Tests – · 1 test Owners 74 · 94 reviews
Best test result: #14 of 18 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires (overall ranking)
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Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs Dunlop Winter Response 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Response 2 is ahead, 78–73
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Tests 82 · 1 test Owners 81 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 9 in 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)
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
Winter Response 2 +375Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 74 79 -
77
Wet
Winter Response 2 +885Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 87 Reviews found online 80 84 -
73
Snow
Winter Response 2 +780Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 75 83 -
71
Comfort
Winter Response 2 +576Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 73 82 -
67
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 69 – -
68
Treadwear
Winter Response 2 +371Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 – Reviews found online 70 75 -
76
Handling
Winter Response 2 +682Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Winter Response 2 Reviews found online 76 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 78 |
| Dry | 72 | 75 |
| Wet | 77 | 85 |
| Snow | 73 | 80 |
| Comfort | 71 | 76 |
| Noise | 67 | – |
| Treadwear | 68 | 71 |
| Handling | 76 | 82 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
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 | Winter Response 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 24% #14/18 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires | 78% #3/9 · 2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test R16 | −54.3 | 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 Winter Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | B · Dunlop Winter Response 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 15 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 14″ – 16″ |
| Tread depth | 12 - 16/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2 — better wet, snow and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 85 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 80 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 82 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire B · Dunlop Winter Response 2
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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.