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Pirelli P Zero vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 4 road tests and 3,486 + 1,304 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: P Zero and Scorpion Verde are level at 62.

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Pirelli P Zero
Tire APirelli

P Zero

Summer

± 7

Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 47 · 3,486 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“New rubber for the road wheels Pirelli P-Zero RS TLR 30mm, measuring 33mm on 25mm inner rim width. Rides like a dream, but the center thread is narrow, so I'd not feel confident if I raced anything with tighter cornering.”

Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Tire BPirelli

Scorpion Verde

Summer

± 7

Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,304 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. 72

    Dry

    P Zero +9
    63
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests8069
    Reviews found online6156

    P Zero: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 61.4 = 72

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.6 = 63

  2. 71

    Wet

    P Zero +5
    66
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests8170
    Reviews found online5561

    P Zero: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 54.9 = 71

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.8 = 66

  3. 50

    Snow

    Scorpion Verde +14
    64
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 60 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online3660

    P Zero: 60% × 59.7 (est.) + 40% × 36.4 = 50

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 64

    No road tests of snow for P Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

    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 0.32).

  4. 56

    Comfort

    Level
    56
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7052
    Reviews found online4658

    P Zero: 40% × 69.8 + 60% × 46.2 = 56

    Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.2 + 60% × 58 = 56

  5. 58

    Noise

    Scorpion Verde +8
    66
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests6175
    Reviews found online5354

    P Zero: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 53.1 = 58

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 53.8 = 66

  6. 50

    Treadwear

    Scorpion Verde +7
    57
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests65≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online2851

    P Zero: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 28.1 = 50

    Scorpion Verde: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57

    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 0.36).

  7. 56

    Handling (owners)

    Scorpion Verde +2
    58
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Reviews found online5658
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Scorpion Verde +14
    73
    Why this score
    SourceP ZeroScorpion Verde
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests5973
Scores at a glance
Pirelli P Zero vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli P ZeroPirelli Scorpion Verde
Relative Score 62 62
Dry 72 63
Wet 71 66
Snow 50 64
Comfort 56 56
Noise 58 66
Treadwear 50 57
Handling (owners) 56 58
Efficiency 59 73

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P Zero

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Scorpion Verde

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryP ZeroScorpion VerdeΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% #17/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test 93% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 96% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 83% #28/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test 89% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 98% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 67% #14/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 73% #16/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 90% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 66% #18/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 70% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #25/49 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test #5/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A P Zero

Pros

  • Outstanding dry grip and handling performance
  • Precise steering feedback and high-speed stability
  • Good wet-weather braking and cornering when warm

Cons

  • Rapid and uneven tread wear, often requiring replacement much sooner than expected
  • Poor grip and unpredictable traction in cold temperatures (below 7°C/45°F)
  • Prone to tramlining and tracking road imperfections
All owner themes in the P Zero 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

Pirelli P Zero

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding Pirelli P Zero tires is polarized across its automotive and bicycle product lines. While users praise the tire lineup for sharp steering responsiveness, comfortable ride quality, and strong dry grip—especially on newer models like the AS Plus 3 and PZ5—many drivers report fast tread wear, wet grip issues on certain summer variants, and vulnerability to sidewall bubbles. Additionally, cyclists frequently note that the tubeless road variants offer impressive rolling speed but can be exceptionally difficult to mount.

z4-forum.com ·2018-01-21

“I switched my Z4C from Pirelli P Zero's to Asymmetric 3's, as I was fed up with the noise from the Pirelli's. I find the Asymmetric 3's much quieter, more comfortable and more predictable. The Pirelli's felt like they have more grip in ideal conditions, but got more easily caught out by damp, poor surfaces etc.”

f30.bimmerpost.com

“So I had ditched the horrible pirelli pzero run flats a few months ago for my 335 and got non run flat michelin pilot sports 4s on my 19 in wheels though they were hard to source and loved them. Xmas day driving at 40mph hit a pothole and immediately the low tyre pressure warning came on and the pressure was .2 bar! The air pump and goo thing did nothing for me ie despite switching it on the tyre pressure would go up to 1.2 and as soon and would deflate within a minute when pump was stopped back to .2 bar. I had family over and absolutely needed the car which was stranded away from home so an emergency tyre firm came and installed a accelera phi R tyre(the opnly tyre they could source in all of the city) callout fee in total £200! Incidentally I notice no change in the cars charecteristics if anything the accelera phi R seems softer and quieter? Should I get another michelin PS4 now and ditch the new accelera? I'm also quietly wondering if I made an error by ditching run flats thought he ride and handling are so much better they wouldn't have left me stranded perhaps?”

mbworld.org

“Quote: Originally Posted by ruined_c55 Since I've had mine, I've had Pirelli PZeros with stock wheels, Purely fronts/Accelera PHI R rears with my old wheels and now Lionhart LH Fives. Pirellis lasted 12ish K in the rear, Acceleras about 8K, and the Lionharts are too new to give lifespan feedback on. They did surprisingly well up in the canyons in the rain though. I'm not brave enough to run cheap Chinese tires on my dirtbike, let alone my daily driver pushing almost 400hp. I get between 15-20k out of much more expensive Michelins but the longer life and tons better grip more than make up for it.”

Top themes
#rapid tread wear#wet weather grip#difficult tubeless mounting#sharp steering response#ride comfort and quietness#sidewall bubble issues#AS Plus 3 performance

Based on 277 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Mixed

Community sentiment for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, dry handling, and comfortable everyday ride. However, many drivers report disappointing tread longevity, premature cracking or chunking, and significantly degraded performance in winter conditions and heavy rain as the tires wear.

r/GrandCherokee ·1 upvote ·2025-03-31

“2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee came w/Pirelli Scorpion Verde 265/50R20 and didn't even get 20k miles out of them. Worst tires I've ever driven on, driving on Interstate during rain and tires hydroplaning so much it felt like my lug nuts were falling off. Replaced w/Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast and way better tire thus far.”

teslamotorsclub.com ·2021-06-18

“I have had both the Scorpion Verde (all season plus II) and the Scorpion Zero's I find that the Pirelli's last longer than the ConitSilent's that our X came with at delivery. Have 171k miles on the X, so we've been through a few sets now.”

r/VolvoXC90 ·31 upvotes ·2025-02-19

“Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde really that ‘not awesome’? Took our fair weather Georgia ‘23 B6 up to Michigan this past week. Great stuff, except for some slipping and sliding. I’ve read in this forum that some folks are not fans of the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. But it wasn’t enough for me to consider alternatives prior to our trip, like replacing the 32k mile tires or buying dedicated winter tires. We won’t do such trips often, once a year max. Now I’ve go my eye on the future as the Pirellis wear out. When temps were below <20F (-6C) there was some slipping and sliding when I wasn’t expecting it. My sister’s rented Atlas did not seem to suffer the same behavior. (I assume stock all season.) Any help calibrating my expectations would be welcomed. PS: we did have chains in the trunk if conditions got really bad.”

Top themes
#low road noise#poor winter traction#premature tread wear#wet handling concerns#sidewall cracking issues#dry pavement comfort

Based on 64 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli P Zero B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available19466
Rim diameters17″ – 24″16″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG220 A A600 A A
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi51 psi
Sizes in common3737

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli P Zero

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Too close to call: Pirelli P Zero and Pirelli Scorpion Verde are within 2 points overall. Pirelli P Zero is stronger on dry and wet. Pirelli Scorpion Verde is stronger on snow, efficiency and noise.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion Verde scores 64 vs 50 on snow.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Pirelli Scorpion Verde scores 73 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli P Zero scores 72 vs 63 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Scorpion Verde scores 66 vs 58 on noise.

Tire A · Pirelli P Zero
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde

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P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Which is better in the wet, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli P Zero, 71 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli P Zero, 72 vs 63 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 64 vs 50 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 66 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Neither, by our numbers: 56 vs 56 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 57 vs 50 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, P Zero or Scorpion Verde?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 73 vs 59 on our efficiency 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