Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 70 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde — 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 10 + 4 road tests and 39 + 1,302 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–63
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Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,302 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (wet braking)
“My mom's mercedes GLC300 came with pirelli scorpion Verde tires and they have 1/32" measured left on the wear bars after less than 30k miles. My mother drives like a grandma too. They're fine for turns and pep on Florida roads but absurdly short wear time.”
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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78
Dry
Primacy 4+ +1464Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 4 tests 82 69 Reviews found online 71 56 Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 70.6 = 78
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 56.3 = 64
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79
Wet
Primacy 4+ +1267Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 4 tests 83 70 Reviews found online 74 61 Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 73.8 = 79
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 61.1 = 67
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Snow
No comparison64Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online – 61 Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 64
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Verde. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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71
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +1556Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 73 53 Reviews found online 69 59 Primacy 4+: 40% × 73.3 + 60% × 69 = 71
Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.5 + 60% × 58.6 = 56
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73
Noise
Primacy 4+ +667Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 4 tests 77 75 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 54 Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 54.2 = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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85
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2857Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests 95 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 69 51 Primacy 4+: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 85
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 57
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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65
Handling (owners)
Primacy 4+ +659Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Reviews found online 65 59 -
78
Efficiency
Primacy 4+ +573Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 4 tests 78 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 63 |
| Dry | 78 | 64 |
| Wet | 79 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 71 | 56 |
| Noise | 73 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 59 |
| Efficiency | 78 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
63
/ 100
Scorpion Verde
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 | Primacy 4+ | Scorpion Verde | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 93% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 89% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 90% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 70% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #5/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
Tire B Scorpion Verde
Pros
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Reliable handling and stability in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear reported by several drivers
- Poor aquaplaning resistance and reduced traction in heavy rain or standing water
- Prone to developing noticeable road roar or vibration as they age
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Primacy 4+
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is polarized across different performance categories. While drivers frequently praise its quiet ride, responsive dry handling, and solid wet traction, many report poor snow and winter performance, alongside notable complaints of premature tread wear, cracking, and chunking.
r/VolvoXC90
·4 upvotes ·2025-02-20
“We had the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verdes on our XC40 and I can corroborate that they were pretty terrible in the snow. No complaints about them in the dry or wet though, so they would probably be fine for warmer climates. The dealer put Michelin CC2s on our XC60 before we picked it up and I concur with everyone saying they are excellent in the snow. They’re good enough that when our XC90 makes it stateside we’re going to have the dealer take off the brand new Pirelli’s and put on CC2s so I don’t have to worry about swapping snow tires on every year.”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-03-22
“My mom's mercedes GLC300 came with pirelli scorpion Verde tires and they have 1/32" measured left on the wear bars after less than 30k miles. My mother drives like a grandma too. They're fine for turns and pep on Florida roads but absurdly short wear time.”
r/GrandCherokee
·1 upvote ·2025-03-31
“2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee came w/Pirelli Scorpion Verde 265/50R20 and didn't even get 20k miles out of them. Worst tires I've ever driven on, driving on Interstate during rain and tires hydroplaning so much it felt like my lug nuts were falling off. Replaced w/Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast and way better tire thus far.”
Top themes
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Road noise and comfort#Wet traction and hydroplaning#Cracking and rubber degradation#OEM fitment comparisons
Based on 73 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 66 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 400 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 20 | 20 |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
63
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 71 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 64 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 79 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Which is better in the wet, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 79 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 64 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 73 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 71 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 57 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Primacy 4+ or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 73 on our efficiency 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