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Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW vs Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP — 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 0 + 2 road tests and 14 + 14 owner reviews. How we score

Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads, 73–71 Narrow edge

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Observe GSi-6 HP

Winter

± 6

Tests 69 · 2 tests Owners 73 · 14 reviews

Best test result: #5 of 20 in 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 71

    Dry

    Observe GSi-6 HP +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 70 (est.)73
    Reviews found online7277

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.2 = 71

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 60% × 73 + 40% × 77.4 = 75

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion ICE plus SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 76

    Wet

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 75 (est.)71
    Reviews found online7881

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 77.7 = 76

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 81 = 75

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion ICE plus SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 74

    Snow

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW +8
    66
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 73 (est.)60
    Reviews found online7675

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 74

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 75.2 = 66

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion ICE plus SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).

  4. 70

    Comfort

    Observe GSi-6 HP +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 69 (est.)78
    Reviews found online7175

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.1 = 70

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 40% × 77.5 + 60% × 74.5 = 76

    No road tests of comfort for Scorpion ICE plus SNOW. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    70
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–72
    Reviews found online–≈ 67 (est.)

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 60% × 71.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70

    No owner ratings of noise for Observe GSi-6 HP. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW +11
    61
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7658

    Scorpion ICE plus SNOW: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 76.4 = 72

    Observe GSi-6 HP: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 58.2 = 61

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion ICE plus SNOW. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    No road tests of treadwear for Observe GSi-6 HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

  7. 69

    Handling (owners)

    Observe GSi-6 HP +7
    76
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Reviews found online6976
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    66
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HP
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–66
Scores at a glance
CategoryPirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOWToyo Observe GSi-6 HP
Relative Score 73 71
Dry 71 75
Wet 76 75
Snow 74 66
Comfort 70 76
Noise – 70
Treadwear 72 61
Handling (owners) 69 76
Efficiency – 66

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Recomputed
Headline score
± 8

Scorpion ICE plus SNOW

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Observe GSi-6 HP

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryScorpion ICE plus SNOWObserve GSi-6 HPΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #4/8 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test #12/20 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Scorpion ICE plus SNOW

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence on severe ice and snow-covered roads
  • Outstanding longevity and high mileage capabilities over multiple winter seasons
  • Reliable performance for heavy vehicles and towing applications

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users under certain driving conditions
  • Subpar performance and grip in deep mud off-road
All owner themes in the Scorpion ICE plus SNOW review

Tire B Observe GSi-6 HP

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and stability in snow and slush
  • Impressive wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
  • Remarkably quiet ride quality for a winter tire

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear
  • Occasional reports of structural failure or tread separation
  • Slightly vague steering feel at lower speeds
All owner themes in the Observe GSi-6 HP review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW B · Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
Sizes available—39
Rim diameters—16″ – 21″
Tread depth—11 - 12/32″
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW

Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP

Narrow edge: Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW — better treadwear and snow. Pick the Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP if handling, comfort and dry matter most to you. Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 14 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 72 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 74 vs 66 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 76 vs 69 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP scores 76 vs 70 on comfort.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
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Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Which is better in the wet, Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP, 75 vs 71 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW, 74 vs 66 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Toyo Observe GSi-6 HP, 76 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Scorpion ICE plus SNOW or Observe GSi-6 HP?

Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW, 72 vs 61 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