Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 75 · 24 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 6 in 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Road 5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Road 5 is ahead, 73–60
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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 304 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
“Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season NCS These are size 245/45 R21 104W XL. Look at the tread. Has anyone seen this happen before? I’ve put 40K miles on these tires and all 4 of them look like this. Never in my life have I owned tires that have worn down in this way. I only drive on the street to and from work. Would this be considered a defect? Tire people say this is caused by driving on dirt roads or gravel but I have never done that. (PS I bought the Range Rover brand new from the dealership) anyone recommend a tire that won’t do this?”
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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70
Dry
Road 5 +466Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 67 – Reviews found online 75 64 -
77
Wet
Road 5 +1463Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 79 61 -
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Snow
No comparison62Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online – 57 -
73
Comfort
Road 5 +766Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 77 62 -
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Noise
No comparison66Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online – 65 -
69
Treadwear
Road 5 +2049Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 71 37 -
75
Handling
Road 5 +1659Why this score
Source Road 5 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 75 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Road 5 | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 60 |
| Dry | 70 | 66 |
| Wet | 77 | 63 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 73 | 66 |
| Noise | – | 66 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 49 |
| Handling | 75 | 59 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Road 5
60
/ 100
Scorpion Zero All Season
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Road 5 | Scorpion Zero All Season | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/6 · 2020 Motorcycle Sports Touring Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | −80.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Road 5
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and rider confidence
- Excellent tread life and durability for touring applications
- Dual-compound construction provides a balance of stability and cornering grip
Cons
- High susceptibility to punctures from road debris
- Soft carcass construction can be prone to structural damage from impacts
- Some users report a lack of feedback compared to dedicated sport tires
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 Road 5
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season are mixed, with some users reporting satisfactory OEM performance while others express severe frustration regarding rapid tread wear, chunking, and short lifespan. Comparisons are frequently made against alternatives regarding price, comfort, and longevity.
r/Rivian
·1 upvote ·2026-09-18
“Tire recommendations Does anyone have any alt reco for a Gen 1 R1S 22inch tires? I’m nearly thru my second pair of SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON in HL275/50R22 in 3 years. I know Rivian recommends them but beyond another reco I’m curious if performance has changed as well. Thanks!”
r/VWatlas
·5 upvotes ·2026-01-12
“What tires? What tires are you guys using on your Atlas? My factory tires are getting low, probably going to need to get new ones mid to late summer this year. I only use the factory 265/45R21 Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season during the warmer months. During the winter I have a different set that I use. 2022 VR6”
r/tires
·3 upvotes ·2025-09-09
“The Scorpion Zero A/S is a very short lived tire. 11k seems nuts, but after taking a set of Pilot Sport 4 A/S for a 50k lap over a couple of years I replaced them with Pirellis thinking I was getting a better deal. They started losing chunks of tread within 5k and were almost bald after 20 (1 year for me). Never again.”
Top themes
#short tread life#rapid tread wear#oem equipment choice#foam noise reduction#pricing and value#alternative tire options
Based on 8 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Road 5 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | 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?
73
/ 100
Michelin Road 5
60
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Winner: Michelin Road 5 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Road 5 scores 69 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Road 5 scores 75 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Road 5 scores 77 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Road 5 scores 73 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Road 5
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.