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Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 4 road tests and 3 + 1,302 owner reviews. How we score

Roadian H/TX RT5 is ahead, 70–63

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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

Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Tire BPirelli

Scorpion Verde

Summer

Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 58 · 1,302 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (wet braking)

“My mom's mercedes GLC300 came with pirelli scorpion Verde tires and they have 1/32" measured left on the wear bars after less than 30k miles. My mother drives like a grandma too. They're fine for turns and pep on Florida roads but absurdly short wear time.”

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 Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 69 (est.)69
    Reviews found online7157

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

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 57.1 = 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).

  2. 73

    Wet

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 72 (est.)70
    Reviews found online7462

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

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 62.1 = 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).

  3. 69

    Snow

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +5
    64
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6860

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

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 60.4 = 64

    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 Verde. 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 +16
    55
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)53
    Reviews found online7460

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

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 59.9 = 55

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

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    69
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests–75
    Reviews found online–59

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 75 + 40% × 59.3 = 69

  6. 64

    Treadwear

    Roadian H/TX RT5 +5
    59
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online6254

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

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 53.7 = 59

    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 Verde. 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 +12
    59
    Why this score
    SourceRoadian H/TX RT5Scorpion Verde
    Reviews found online7159
Scores at a glance
Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryNexen Roadian H/TX RT5Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Relative Score 70 63
Dry 70 64
Wet 73 67
Snow 69 64
Comfort 71 55
Noise – 69
Treadwear 64 59
Handling (owners) 71 59

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Headline score

Roadian H/TX RT5

Scorpion Verde

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 Verde

Pros

  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
  • Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Reliable handling and stability in dry and wet conditions

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear reported by several drivers
  • Poor aquaplaning resistance and reduced traction in heavy rain or standing water
  • Prone to developing noticeable road roar or vibration as they age
All owner themes in the Scorpion Verde review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is polarized across different performance categories. While drivers frequently praise its quiet ride, responsive dry handling, and solid wet traction, many report poor snow and winter performance, alongside notable complaints of premature tread wear, cracking, and chunking.

tiguanforums.co.uk ·2024-05-20

“Have to say, never had an issue with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres, now on my 3rd Tig fitted OEM”

mbworld.org

“I have Mercedes GLE 350 2018 with Scorpion Verde 255/50/19 R 107H. Drove 45 K miles in 4 years on it and still have 35% left. Got it slightly damaged on the side but still driveable so i am thinking about changing tires. For the same size, what would be better Michelin Defender2 or Primacy Tour A/S? Prefer quiet/smooth ride/noise isolation/safety.Never accelerate too fast/slalom or overusing breaks. Driving in Los Angeles. Max 80 mph/no quick turns. Thought that Primacy Tour A/S should be better for my needs as above, but read bad reviews (very low usable tire mileage ~ 35000 miles, wobbly, bad when raining) vs great for Defender2”

ramforum.com ·1 upvote ·2023-09-29

“I ran them here in Edmonton for the first year on my wifes Grand Cherokee. 20" rims. They were great in the snow and ice. Very sure footed, great stopping, even at minus 40. Second year, they had about 12000 miles on them come winter and they SUCKED. Slip, slide everywhere, squirrelly as hell trying to stop. Put on a set of Michellin ice tires the same size on oem rims I bought used, run the Scorpions in summer. At 25,000 miles, still lots of tread and they work well as summer tires but this one never goes off pavement. Dedicated winter tires make a huge difference. For years I ran Michellin xice on our on pavement cars and suvs year round. They wore faster but the extra traction of the soft compund made a big difference. We can get snow or ice in any given month, including July and Aug especially at elevation in the mountains and high hill areas. It was cheaper to replace the tires a little more often than to swap them over and store the extra set.”

Top themes
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Road noise and comfort#Wet traction and hydroplaning#Cracking and rubber degradation#OEM fitment comparisons

Based on 73 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresSummer
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—66
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—8/32″
UTQG—400 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Winner: Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 — better comfort, handling and dry. 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 55 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 71 vs 59 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

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

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5 scores 73 vs 67 on wet.

Tire A · Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde

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Roadian H/TX RT5 or Scorpion Verde?

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

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

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

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

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

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 69 vs 64 on our snow score.

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

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 71 vs 55 on our comfort score.

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

Nexen Roadian H/TX RT5, 64 vs 59 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