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Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 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 3 + 57 owner reviews. How we score

Roadian H/TX RT5 is ahead, 70–64

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Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire ANexen

Roadian H/TX RT5

All Season Touring tires

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 3 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 70

    Dry

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +6
    64
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online7161

    Roadian H/TX RT5: 60% × 68.9 (est.) + 40% × 70.6 = 70

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

    No road tests of dry for Roadian H/TX RT5. 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. 73

    Wet

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7465

    Roadian H/TX RT5: 60% × 72.3 (est.) + 40% × 74.2 = 73

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

    No road tests of wet for Roadian H/TX RT5. 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. 69

    Snow

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +8
    61
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6855

    Roadian H/TX RT5: 60% × 69.2 (est.) + 40% × 67.7 = 69

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

    No road tests of snow for Roadian H/TX RT5. 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. 71

    Comfort

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +9
    62
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online7455

    Roadian H/TX RT5: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 71

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

    No road tests of comfort for Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    66
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online–65

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

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

  6. 64

    Treadwear

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +3
    61
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online6257

    Roadian H/TX RT5: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 62.2 = 64

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

    No road tests of treadwear for Roadian H/TX RT5. 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. 71

    Handling (owners)

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +9
    62
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion STR
    Reviews found online7162
Scores at a glance
CategoryNexen Roadian H/TX RT5Pirelli Scorpion STR
Relative Score 70 64
Dry 70 64
Wet 73 67
Snow 69 61
Comfort 71 62
Noise – 66
Treadwear 64 61
Handling (owners) 71 62

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Headline score

Roadian H/TX RT5

Scorpion STR

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 Roadian H/TX RT5

Pros

  • Strong initial traction in varied weather conditions including snow, slush, and ice
  • Excellent performance for towing applications
  • Impressive off-road capability, particularly in soft sand

Cons

  • Noticeable decline in grip and handling characteristics after 8,000-10,000 miles
  • Increased susceptibility to oversteer and instability on wet surfaces as tread wears
  • Harsh ride quality and unpredictable handling at higher tire pressures
All owner themes in the Roadian H/TX RT5 review

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 H/TX RT5 B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresAll Season
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—4
Rim diameters—17″ – 20″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—520 A A
Treadwear warranty—65,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

Pirelli Scorpion STR

Winner: Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — better comfort, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score. Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 71 vs 62 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 71 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 69 vs 61 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 70 vs 64 on dry.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion STR
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Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Which is better in the wet, Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 73 vs 67 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 70 vs 64 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 69 vs 61 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 71 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion STR?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 64 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