Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 23 + 4 road tests and 13,422 + 1,304 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 is ahead, 80–62
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,422 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”
Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,304 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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 4 tests | 86 | 69 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 56 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 94% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 99% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.6 = 63
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 4 tests | 85 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 61 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 95% | 89% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 98% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.8 = 66
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | – | 60 |
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 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 0.32).
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 75 | 52 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 58 |
Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 76
Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.2 + 60% × 58 = 56
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 4 tests | 74 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | 54 |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 99% | 99% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 53.8 = 66
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests | 85 | ≈ 61 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 51 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 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 0.36).
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 58 |
| Source | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 4 tests | 93 | 73 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 91% |
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 62 |
| Dry | 82 | 63 |
| Wet | 83 | 66 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 76 | 56 |
| Noise | 71 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 58 |
| Efficiency | 93 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Primacy 4
Scorpion Verde
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead 1 times and Pirelli Scorpion Verde 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4 | Scorpion Verde | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% | 94% | +5.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% | 96% | −6.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 89% | +6.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 98% | −0.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 60% #7/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 50% #6/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 91% | +9.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 63% | 71% | −7.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Grass Traction | Off-road | 99% | 96% | +2.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Gravel Handling | Off-road | 100% | 99% | +0.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Gravel Traction | Off-road | 87% | 85% | +1.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Mud Traction | Off-road | 88% | 92% | −4.6 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Sand Traction | Off-road | 94% | 95% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/10 | #8/10 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test · 235/55 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The Michelin Primacy 4 is generally praised for its comfortable ride, low road noise, and strong braking and safety in both dry and wet conditions. While many users report excellent tread longevity across tens of thousands of kilometers, some note faster wear on heavier electric vehicles or rough surfaces. It is viewed as a premium touring tire that is unsuitable for winter conditions, prompting some drivers to weigh its high price against newer models like the Primacy 5 or cheaper alternatives.
“Gomme alternative a Primacy 4 Buongiorno, ho una Peugeot 208 del 2020 con delle Michelin Primacy 4 205/45 R 17 88 V, le ho da 4 anni, circa 20000km all’anno tranne quest’anno che non le ho sostituite con le invernali e che quindi dovrei portarle ad usura completa con il prossimo “giro” delle gomme per altri 20000km. In totale arriverò a quasi 100000km, quindi super ammortizzate e le consiglierei sempre anche per la tenuta. Visto che entro fine estate pensavo di sostituirle tutte e quattro, vorrei capire se ci fossero delle alternative un più economiche ma altrettanto valide (un cambio gomme al momento mi costa circa €650-700). Read more”
“I might try to have a look at one today. There are two Uniroyal shops near me. Whether they have one in stock to look at though...? The trouble is they look really nice online but I'd like to see them in the flesh first. The old tyres (above photo) that were on these wheels were that nice square edged profile that I like, much the same as the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are going on my sons Golf EV so I'm also trying to consider if they are A rated for fuel, the best wet grip I can find and the lowest decibel level. The best choice I can find is the Michelin Primacy 4 which are A, A and 68. But on Black Circles it says they were designed for BMW. I'm sure they fit any wheel but do those properties still hold? I've always bought Pilots but B, B and 72, and its this 72 that really bugs me, is whats making me invest so much time into getting the right tyre for Toms EV. I'm getting a Tesla this Tuesday which does in fact come with the Pilots so they must be good on EV's anyway. Who knew buying tyres was so complicated.”
“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”
Based on 43 community posts
Community sentiment for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, dry handling, and comfortable everyday ride. However, many drivers report disappointing tread longevity, premature cracking or chunking, and significantly degraded performance in winter conditions and heavy rain as the tires wear.
“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.”
“I have had both the Scorpion Verde (all season plus II) and the Scorpion Zero's I find that the Pirelli's last longer than the ConitSilent's that our X came with at delivery. Have 171k miles on the X, so we've been through a few sets now.”
“Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde really that ‘not awesome’? Took our fair weather Georgia ‘23 B6 up to Michigan this past week. Great stuff, except for some slipping and sliding. I’ve read in this forum that some folks are not fans of the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. But it wasn’t enough for me to consider alternatives prior to our trip, like replacing the 32k mile tires or buying dedicated winter tires. We won’t do such trips often, once a year max. Now I’ve go my eye on the future as the Pirellis wear out. When temps were below <20F (-6C) there was some slipping and sliding when I wasn’t expecting it. My sister’s rented Atlas did not seem to suffer the same behavior. (I assume stock all season.) Any help calibrating my expectations would be welcomed. PS: we did have chains in the trunk if conditions got really bad.”
Based on 64 community posts
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 57 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Michelin Primacy 4
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better treadwear, comfort and efficiency. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 57 on treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 56 on comfort.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 73 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 63 on dry.
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Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 66 on our wet score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 63 on our dry score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 71 vs 66 on our noise score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 57 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 73 on our efficiency score.
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
