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Nexen Roadian H/T vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 21 + 94 owner reviews. How we score

Scorpion All Terrain Plus is ahead, 73–53

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Nexen Roadian H/T
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Roadian H/T

All-Season

Tests – · none yet Owners 46 · 21 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 50

    Dry

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +22
    72
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 57 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online4074

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 40.3 = 50

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.1 = 72

    No road tests of dry for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 57

    Wet

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +20
    77
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)≈ 75 (est.)
    Reviews found online5280

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 52.3 = 57

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 75.2 (est.) + 40% × 79.5 = 77

    No road tests of wet for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 51

    Snow

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +22
    73
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online3975

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 39.1 = 51

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 71.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 73

    No road tests of snow for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 52

    Comfort

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +19
    71
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online3573

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.6 = 52

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 71

    No road tests of comfort for Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 63

    Noise

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +5
    68
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5669

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 55.6 = 63

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.1 = 68

    No road tests of noise for Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 56

    Treadwear

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +12
    68
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 61 (est.)67
    Reviews found online4970

    Roadian H/T: 60% × 60.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 56

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 66.8 + 40% × 70.2 = 68

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian H/T. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 44

    Handling (owners)

    Scorpion All Terrain Plus +32
    76
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TScorpion All Terrain Plus
    Reviews found online4476
Scores at a glance
Nexen Roadian H/T vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen Roadian H/TPirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Relative Score 53 73
Dry 50 72
Wet 57 77
Snow 51 73
Comfort 52 71
Noise 63 68
Treadwear 56 68
Handling (owners) 44 76

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Roadian H/T

Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Roadian H/T

Pros

  • Excellent value and affordable pricing compared to premium brands
  • Long-lasting treadwear with high mileage potential
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Excessive road noise, humming, and roaring often mistaken for bearing failure
  • Prone to picking up gravel and stones in the tread blocks
  • Poor winter and snow performance reported by some users
All owner themes in the Roadian H/T review

Tire B Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Pros

  • Exceptional wet, mud, and winter/snow traction (3-peak mountain snowflake certified)
  • Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride on the highway compared to aggressive competitors
  • Aggressive, attractive sidewall and tread styling that enhances vehicle appearance

Cons

  • Some users reported persistent balancing issues or vibrations at highway speeds
  • A few drivers noted increased road noise or uneven shoulder wear as the tires aged
  • Minor reduction in fuel economy reported by some truck and SUV owners
All owner themes in the Scorpion All Terrain Plus review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian H/T B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
CategoryAll-SeasonAll-Terrain tire
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1829
Rim diameters15″ – 18″16″ – 20″
Tread depth11/32″12 - 16/32″
UTQG520 A B640 A B
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi50,000 mi
SidewallOutlined White LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure44 psi44 - 80 psi
Sizes in common88

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Roadian H/T

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better handling, dry and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 76 vs 44 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 72 vs 50 on dry.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 73 vs 51 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 77 vs 57 on wet.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian H/T
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

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Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Which is better in the wet, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 77 vs 57 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 72 vs 50 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 73 vs 51 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 68 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 71 vs 52 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Roadian H/T or Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 68 vs 56 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