Tests – · 1 test Owners 74 · 94 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
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Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs Continental SportContact 7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–72
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Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,570 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 3 in Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“I have the Conti SportContact 7 as summer tires on my 500hp M2 Competition. Brilliant tire, tons of grip and very direct steering, and needs much less time to get up to temp than the 4S the car came on when I got it. I can't speak for the 5 but it's definitely a stiffer tire compound than the SC7 so it will last longer but will take more time to get up to temp and also less grippy.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
SportContact 7 +2294Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 96 Reviews found online 74 91 -
77
Wet
SportContact 7 +1592Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 94 Reviews found online 80 88 -
73
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Reviews found online 75 – -
71
Comfort
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +764Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 73 76 -
67
Noise
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +562Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 59 Reviews found online 69 – -
68
Treadwear
SportContact 7 +169Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 72 Reviews found online 70 66 -
76
Handling
SportContact 7 +1389Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus SportContact 7 Reviews found online 76 89
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 83 |
| Dry | 72 | 94 |
| Wet | 77 | 92 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 71 | 64 |
| Noise | 67 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 69 |
| Handling | 76 | 89 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
83
/ 100
SportContact 7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | SportContact 7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 0% #7/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −100.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B SportContact 7
Pros
- Phenomenal wet and dry grip with high cornering limits
- Precise steering response and excellent road feedback
- Strong braking performance and high stability at speed
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear, especially with spirited driving or track use
- Stiff sidewalls can contribute to a harsher, bumpier ride
- Elevated road noise reported on certain road surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental SportContact 7
Community opinion on the Continental SportContact 7 is overwhelmingly positive regarding its exceptional grip, direct steering response, and wet weather performance, often rivaling or beating the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently note trade-offs in tread life, reporting faster wear and lower initial tread depth compared to touring-oriented tires.
r/i30N
·7 upvotes ·2026-05-31
“The oil and tires question (summer edition) So, I have an EU i30N with GPF (for now anyway) I’m looking for a good summer oil for daily + weekend hooning + a few track days. Ambient temps can reach ~37°C, so I’m considering 5W-30, 5W-40, or maybe 0W-40, over the stock 0W30. Since it's (momentarily) got a GPF, it can't be a full-SAPS oil. Does anyone have any specific recommendations? Next thing is the tires. It's currently on some kind of P Zeros, probably just a later set of the stock model (from the previous owner). I'm looking to put something else onto it (cause I'm fed up with cold understeer and hop), but there's too much choice for me 😅. I know that I probably don't want SC7's because they're reportedly really stiff (despite all of their other pros). The roads are kinda ass where I live and it's already on the limit of my tolerance with the PZs. Read more”
r/i20n
·3 upvotes ·2026-04-24
“Go with sc7 currently the best uuhp imo. You can order from online and get them fitted locally”
r/BMW
·2 upvotes ·2022-11-06
“Sport contact 7 all day. PS4S are good & probably more readily available though.”
Top themes
#exceptional dry and wet grip#fast tread wear and longevity#steering response and handling#comparison with Michelin PS4S#ride comfort and road noise#track performance vs street use
Based on 58 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | B · Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 123 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 12 - 16/32″ | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A B | 240 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
83
/ 100
Continental SportContact 7
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus if comfort and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental SportContact 7 scores 94 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 71 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire B · Continental SportContact 7
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.