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Michelin Latitude Sport 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 1,928 + 88 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Latitude Sport 3 and Scorpion Verde All Season Plus are level at 74.

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Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Tire AMichelin

Latitude Sport 3

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 75 · 1,928 reviews

“From 3 model you mention, only Alenza is designed for heavy vehicle/SUV, so longevity is better than other 2 for your Envoy even though the traction may not be the best. If you can find Pilot Sport 4 SUV, then it may be the best to replace Latitude Sport 3. I like Latitude Sport 3, the best in wet weather and great in dry, but it is true it is only 25000 miles lifetime.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    Level
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 72 (est.)
    Reviews found online7777

    Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 71.7 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 74

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 60% × 71.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 74

    No road tests of dry for Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 77

    Wet

    Level
    77
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 76 (est.)≈ 76 (est.)
    Reviews found online8080

    Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 75.6 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 77

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 60% × 75.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 77

    No road tests of wet for Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    67
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online–64

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 60% × 68.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.3 = 67

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 67

    Comfort

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6776

    Latitude Sport 3: 40% × 68.2 (est.) + 60% × 66.5 = 67

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.3 = 74

    No road tests of comfort for Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    68
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online–71

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.8 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 69

    Treadwear

    Latitude Sport 3 +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7066

    Latitude Sport 3: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 69

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.3 = 66

    No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Sport 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 75

    Handling (owners)

    Scorpion Verde All Season Plus +1
    76
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Sport 3Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
    Reviews found online7576
Scores at a glance
Michelin Latitude Sport 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Latitude Sport 3Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
Relative Score 74 74
Dry 74 74
Wet 77 77
Snow – 67
Comfort 67 74
Noise – 68
Treadwear 69 66
Handling (owners) 75 76

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Headline score
± 8

Latitude Sport 3

± 8

Scorpion Verde All Season Plus

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Latitude Sport 3

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry weather traction and braking performance
  • Precise steering response and confident high-speed cornering stability
  • Quiet, smooth ride quality that improves overall vehicle refinement

Cons

  • High initial purchase price compared to alternative brands
  • Increased road noise on coarse chip-seal or worn-out road surfaces
  • Rapid tread wear reported on specific heavy or performance-oriented applications
All owner themes in the Latitude Sport 3 review

Tire B Scorpion Verde All Season Plus

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet ride with minimal road noise
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality that absorbs road imperfections
  • Strong and reliable wet and dry traction/handling

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers
  • Occasional complaints regarding premature shoulder wear or failure to reach warranty mileage
  • A few reports of increased road noise or vibration develop over time
All owner themes in the Scorpion Verde All Season Plus review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Michelin Latitude Sport 3

Mixed

Community opinion on the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is mixed, with strong praise for dry traction, wet grip, and reduced road noise compared to OEM alternatives. However, users frequently criticize its relatively short tread life and limited cold-weather capability, with several noting crabbing or rough road droning. Many owners also debate replacing it with newer alternatives like the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

mbworld.org

“Are Michelin Latitude Sport 3 235/50R19 MO tires good on a GLB? I'm thinking of making the switch from Continental ProContact GX SSR 235/50ZR19 MOE tires that came on my 2022 GLB 35. The Continentals have somewhat sloppy handling, are too harsh over bumps and bounce too much for me over uneven pavement, particularly on the highway. Since the Michelins are summer tires and weigh about 2.5 pounds apiece less than the Continentals, I'm hoping the ride, responsiveness and handling will be better, plus I'm not concerned with Michelin's lower rated tread life. Going to 20" wheels aren't an option.”

audiworld.com

“Trying to decide which tire to change to. 255/45R20 Michelin Latitude Sport 3 was the OEM tire when I first bought the car new back in 2017. Lasted around 36k miles. Currently Using Bridgestone Alenza 001 and it's almost time for replacement. 43k miles on them. I'm deciding between Latitude Sport 3 101W AO and Pilot Sport 4s (105Y) XL. Price difference is about $50 dollars for the Pilot Sport 4s. Does anyone have experience with both these tires on the the Q5 2.0T FY model and how they perform? My driving style is not aggressive, but I do drive a bit fast.”

rennlist.com

“Not a fan of the LS3 on my Cayenne. They came on the car when I bought it but will replace with Pilot Sport 4 SUV later this year. There are some stretches of road where the surface conditions change and I get a terrible droning noise in the cabin with the LS3. However, in my Cayman with PS4S in the same areas you can barely tell the road surface changed. The wear on both sets is about the same. 2016 Cayenne S e-Hybrid with 21" Latitude Sport 3 (295/35) 2014 Cayman with 20" Pilot Sport 4S (235-265/35)”

Top themes
#tread life longevity#wet and dry grip#road noise and comfort#cold weather crabbing#comparison to Pilot Sport#run-flat performance

Based on 37 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Sport 3 B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus
CategorySummerAll-Season tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available231
Rim diameters17″ – 20″19″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG220 A - AA A740 A A
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Sport 3

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus

Too close to call: Michelin Latitude Sport 3 and Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus are within 2 points overall. Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is stronger on treadwear. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus is stronger on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Latitude Sport 3 scores 69 vs 66 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Sport 3
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus

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Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus?

Which is better in the wet, Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus?

Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 77 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 74 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus, 74 vs 67 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Latitude Sport 3 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus?

Michelin Latitude Sport 3, 69 vs 66 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