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Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 vs Pirelli Scorpion STR — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 35 + 57 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Roadian HTX RH5 and Scorpion STR are level at 64.

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

  1. 62

    Dry

    Scorpion STR +2
    64
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5961

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 64.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 62

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 64

    No road tests of dry for Roadian HTX RH5. 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 STR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 66

    Wet

    Scorpion STR +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6465

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.1 = 66

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 67

    No road tests of wet for Roadian HTX RH5. 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 STR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. 63

    Snow

    Roadian HTX RH5 +2
    61
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5955

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.7 = 63

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 54.5 = 61

    No road tests of snow for Roadian HTX RH5. 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 STR. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 62

    Comfort

    Level
    62
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5555

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 54.9 = 62

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 55.2 = 62

    No road tests of comfort for Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 68

    Noise

    Roadian HTX RH5 +2
    66
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7065

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 69.8 = 68

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 66

    No road tests of noise for Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Roadian HTX RH5 +4
    61
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6557

    Roadian HTX RH5: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 65

    Scorpion STR: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.9 = 61

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian HTX RH5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

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

  7. 59

    Handling (owners)

    Scorpion STR +3
    62
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian HTX RH5Scorpion STR
    Reviews found online5962
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Roadian HTX RH5Pirelli Scorpion STR
Relative Score 64 64
Dry 62 64
Wet 66 67
Snow 63 61
Comfort 62 62
Noise 68 66
Treadwear 65 61
Handling (owners) 59 62

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Headline score

Roadian HTX RH5

Scorpion STR

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Roadian HTX RH5

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Scorpion STR

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability, with many users reporting 40,000 to 80,000+ miles of use.
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality, particularly on highway surfaces.
  • Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions, providing a secure, surefooted feel.

Cons

  • Increased road noise and potential for rougher ride quality as the tread wears down.
  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear compared to expectations.
  • Mixed feedback on wet-weather grip, with some users finding it inferior to dedicated summer or high-performance alternatives.
All owner themes in the Scorpion STR review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
CategoryAll-Season tireAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available444
Rim diameters15″ – 22″17″ – 20″
Tread depth11/32″10/32″
UTQG640 A A520 A A
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi44 psi
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5

Pirelli Scorpion STR

Too close to call: Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 and Pirelli Scorpion STR are within 2 points overall. Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 is stronger on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 scores 65 vs 61 on treadwear.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian HTX RH5
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
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Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Which is better in the wet, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 67 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 64 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 61 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 66 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 62 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Roadian HTX RH5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian HTX RH5, 65 vs 61 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