Tests – · 1 test Owners 69 · 1 review
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Michelin Defender T+H vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 1 + 3,069 owner reviews. How we score
Defender T+H is ahead, 70–62
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Tests 63 · 1 test Owners 62 · 3,069 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I have the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season from factory on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not the exact same tire as yours, yours is the updated version. Great tires, quiet, good in rain and light snow. I would buy again when its time to replace mine.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Level69Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 73 Reviews found online 70 63 Defender T+H: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 69
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 63 = 69
No road tests of dry for Defender T+H. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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72
Wet
Defender T+H +1062Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 72 (est.) 60 Reviews found online 73 64 Defender T+H: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 72
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 62
No road tests of wet for Defender T+H. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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65
Snow
Defender T+H +1253Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 49 Reviews found online 61 61 Defender T+H: 60% × 67.5 (est.) + 40% × 61.1 = 65
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 48.7 + 40% × 60.6 = 53
No road tests of snow for Defender T+H. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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67
Comfort
Defender T+H +760Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 66 56 Defender T+H: 40% × 68.1 (est.) + 60% × 66 = 67
Scorpion Verde All Season: 40% × 66 (est.) + 60% × 55.5 = 60
No road tests of comfort for Defender T+H. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison68Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 67 Reviews found online – 69 Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 67 + 40% × 68.5 = 68
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73
Treadwear
Defender T+H +1261Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 76 ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 68 57 Defender T+H: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 67.9 = 73
Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.2 = 61
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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Handling (owners)
No comparison67Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Reviews found online – 67 -
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Efficiency
No comparison56Why this score
Source Defender T+H Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
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| Relative Score | 70 | 62 |
| Dry | 69 | 69 |
| Wet | 72 | 62 |
| Snow | 65 | 53 |
| Comfort | 67 | 60 |
| Noise | – | 68 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | – | 67 |
| Efficiency | – | 56 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
70
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Defender T+H
62
/ 100
Scorpion Verde All Season
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/8 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires | #10/10 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Defender T+H
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Scorpion Verde All Season
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet grip inspiring confidence in various conditions
- Low road noise and high comfort levels on highways
- Long-lasting tread life reported by many conservative drivers
Cons
- Faster-than-expected or uneven tread wear reported by some users
- Increased road noise, tramlining, or whooping sounds as the tires age
- Slipping or reduced traction in wet conditions, particularly on roundabouts
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Defender T+H
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Community members frequently praise the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season for its reliable wet and dry traction, low road noise when new, and solid overall handling on SUVs and crossovers. However, many drivers express concerns regarding premature tread wear, rough ride quality as the tires age, cupping issues, and increased noise or vibration later in their lifespan. Winter and snow performance also draws mixed feedback, with some finding it adequate while others prefer dedicated snow tires.
bobistheoilguy.com
·2020-12-15
“I have the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season from factory on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not the exact same tire as yours, yours is the updated version. Great tires, quiet, good in rain and light snow. I would buy again when its time to replace mine.”
r/Lexus
·6 upvotes ·2026-06-17
“Time to start considering my next set of tires Bought my used 2010 Lexus RX450h a few years ago, and the tread is starting to get shallow, after putting about 30k on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tires that came with the vehicle (vehicle is at 116k total). I've been very happy with the performance I've received on the Pirelli tires; especially in heavy rains. The one thing I haven't really done is take them to the snow. But, with that said, I've been looking at other brands. The Bridgestone Blizzak and UltraWeather tires carry 80k mile warrantees, and are less expensive. Plus, the latter has the 3PMSF rating along with the M+S, so it's actually rated for snowy conditions. There's also the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to consider. Am I giving up performance in rainy conditions by going with the higher snow rated tire? The Pirelli tires are about $30ish more per tire. In the scheme of things is $100-120 per set in the scheme of things? What other brands/models are people using that gives them really good performance in rain, with some trips to the snow/ice country? FWIW: My tire size is the bigger 235/55R19 that came as an option on the vehicle Read more”
r/LandRover
·1 upvote ·2023-07-16
“Opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde AS My 2020 RR Sport SE has hit 36k and the tires are done. It appears that there's only one tire to choose from for 19 inch wheels - the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Verde. They don't get great reviews compared to other brands available on 20/21/22 inch wheels. I don't have any experience with anything else to compare on this vehicle. I can get some 21 inch wheels for $1200 locally and there are a lot of tire options. Aside from aesthetics, is getting away from the Scorpion Verde worth it for ride quality?”
Top themes
#wet traction performance#road noise and cupping#tread life longevity#winter and snow handling#ride comfort and vibration#factory OEM fitment
Based on 43 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 67 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 A - B B | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Michelin Defender T+H
62
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Defender T+H rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 1 review), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Defender T+H scores 65 vs 53 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender T+H scores 73 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 72 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Defender T+H scores 67 vs 60 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
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Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Which is better in the wet, Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Michelin Defender T+H, 72 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Michelin Defender T+H, 65 vs 53 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Michelin Defender T+H, 67 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Defender T+H or Scorpion Verde All Season?
Michelin Defender T+H, 73 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology