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Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs Nitto Motivo — 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 1 + 1 road tests and 94 + 52 owner reviews. How we score
Scorpion All Terrain Plus is ahead, 72–58
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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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71
Dry
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +1853Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 58 (est.) Reviews found online 73 44 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.6 = 71
Motivo: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.4 = 53
No road tests of dry for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Motivo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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78
Wet
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +2355Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 81 49 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 76.2 (est.) + 40% × 80.8 = 78
Motivo: 60% × 58.6 (est.) + 40% × 48.5 = 55
No road tests of wet for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Motivo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Snow
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +1954Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 76 43 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 73
Motivo: 60% × 61.6 (est.) + 40% × 42.5 = 54
No road tests of snow for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. 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 Motivo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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71
Comfort
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +1754Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 72 47 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 71.6 = 71
Motivo: 40% × 64.2 (est.) + 60% × 46.7 = 54
No road tests of comfort for Scorpion All Terrain Plus. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Motivo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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67
Noise
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +760Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 67 49 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 66.6 = 67
Motivo: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 60
No road tests of noise for Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Treadwear
Motivo +169Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 67 75 Reviews found online 70 61 Scorpion All Terrain Plus: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 69.9 = 68
Motivo: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 61.2 = 69
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75
Handling (owners)
Scorpion All Terrain Plus +2550Why this score
Source Scorpion All Terrain Plus Motivo Reviews found online 75 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Nitto Motivo |
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| Relative Score | 72 | 58 |
| Dry | 71 | 53 |
| Wet | 78 | 55 |
| Snow | 73 | 54 |
| Comfort | 71 | 54 |
| Noise | 67 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 50 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
58
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Motivo
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.
| Discipline | Category | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Motivo | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | Treadwear | 55% #10/18 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Terrain Truck Tires | 80% #4/19 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #7/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | #12/19 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires | – | 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 Motivo
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and exceptionally low road noise
- Strong dry traction and responsive handling in corners
- Great overall value and competitive pricing compared to premium brands
Cons
- Subpar traction and grip in wet and snowy conditions for some drivers
- Faster-than-expected tread wear reported by a subset of users
- Potential balancing issues or out-of-round manufacturing complaints
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | B · Nitto Motivo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain tire | All-Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 12 - 16/32″ | 10.3/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A B | 560 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 50,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 80 psi | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
58
/ 100
Nitto Motivo
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better handling, wet and snow. Where the Nitto Motivo is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 75 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 78 vs 55 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 73 vs 54 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 71 vs 53 on dry.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire B · Nitto Motivo
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Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Which is better in the wet, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 78 vs 55 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 71 vs 53 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 73 vs 54 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 67 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 71 vs 54 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Scorpion All Terrain Plus or Motivo?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 69 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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