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Michelin Primacy LC vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy LC is ahead, 65–60
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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 304 reviews
“Quote: Originally Posted by sonyfever Not exactly the same, but I have Scorpion Zero AS+ 3 on my A-spec in factory tire size. IMHO, you don't need to worry about noise on the AS+3-generation of Scorpion tires. Pirelli engineered the thread pattern to have many small cuts in the inner-middle patch to disperse the energy across a wider frequency range and thus breaking down the noise. On hwy, the wind noise easily drowns out any tire noise. Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is said to be quieter than Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive, as per reviews. In that case, even if I go with "Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive", I won't feel much of the difference in quietness of it in comparison to "Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3", and I can go with WeatherActive, as that will better perform in bad weather. Is my understanding correct, practically?”
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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65
Dry
Scorpion Zero All Season +166Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 63 64 -
70
Wet
Primacy LC +763Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 69 61 -
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Snow
No comparison62Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online – 57 -
70
Comfort
Primacy LC +466Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 70 62 -
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online – 65 -
63
Treadwear
Primacy LC +1449Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 61 37 -
60
Handling
Primacy LC +159Why this score
Source Primacy LC Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 60 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy LC | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 60 |
| Dry | 65 | 66 |
| Wet | 70 | 63 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 70 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 49 |
| Handling | 60 | 59 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Primacy LC
60
/ 100
Scorpion Zero All Season
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 Primacy LC
Pros
- Exceptional noise suppression and quiet operation
- High level of ride comfort and cushioning
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to increased body roll and wobbling
- Vulnerability to damage from potholes and road hazards
- High price point relative to some competitors
Tire B Scorpion Zero All Season
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and low road noise for an all-season tire
- Enhanced ride comfort and smooth handling compared to standard OEM or summer tires
- Reliable dry grip and stability across various driving conditions
Cons
- Shorter than expected treadlife and rapid wear reported by some users
- Reduced traction and potential hydroplaning concerns in heavy wet conditions
- High replacement price point relative to perceived longevity
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Primacy LC
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, ride comfort, and solid wet/snow traction on performance SUVs. However, many owners express dissatisfaction with premature or irregular tread wear, high replacement pricing, and occasional vibration issues related to PNCS foam.
audiworld.com
“Just purchased a 2018 sq5 with the 21in rims. Becuase it occasionally snows here I started to search for 255 40r21 all season tires. I found the pirelli scorpion zero all seasons in the correct size but it’s not listed as compatible for the sq5 21in rims. Does anyone know why?”
mbworld.org
“My 2020 GLC63 CPO came with the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 summer tires with 6k miles on them. It is getting cold here in PA/NJ and in the parking lot they were starting to crab walk on me, feels terrible. Since I may also get caught in snow and need to get home I decided to go with all-seasons. My tire sizes are 265/45/20 front and 295/40/20 rear. I ordered Pirelli Scorpion Zero All-Season Plus tires. No more crabbing and a much better ride. They look better too. If you will be driving in cold temps I recommend them. They also have a 500 treadwear rating, so they should last a while. The Latitudes at 6k miles were fairly worn. My wife has a 2022 Mercedes GLE350 AMG line appearance package and it has the same Pirellis and rides great.”
explorerst.org
·2021-02-18
“I'm pretty happy with them. they seem to have good grip. Was driving through 1-2" snow with no dramas. I was actually trying to break them loose in the wet and it was more difficult than I thought it would be. I am also stock.”
Top themes
#tread wear life#wet and snow grip#low road noise#PNCS foam vibration#OEM fitment compatibility#ride quality comfort
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy LC | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Michelin Primacy LC
60
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Winner: Michelin Primacy LC — better treadwear, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy LC scores 63 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy LC scores 70 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy LC scores 70 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy LC
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.