Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 57 reviews
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Pirelli Scorpion STR vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Scorpion STR leads, 63–60 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 483 reviews
“I bought a set of 20” M-wheels when I my X5 was at around 2k miles. I had fitted Pirelli scorpion zero runflats on it. At 65k miles, they had to be replaced due to compound cracking, thread was still at 5 to 6/32. I think they served me well.”
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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63
Dry
Level63Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 61 60 -
67
Wet
Scorpion STR +463Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 65 61 -
61
Snow
Scorpion STR +457Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 55 48 -
62
Comfort
Level62Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 56 55 -
65
Noise
Scorpion STR +164Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 64 60 -
61
Treadwear
Scorpion STR +754Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 57 46 -
62
Handling
Scorpion STR +557Why this score
Source Scorpion STR Scorpion Zero Reviews found online 62 57
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion STR | Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 60 |
| Dry | 63 | 63 |
| Wet | 67 | 63 |
| Snow | 61 | 57 |
| Comfort | 62 | 62 |
| Noise | 65 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 54 |
| Handling | 62 | 57 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Scorpion STR
60
/ 100
Scorpion Zero
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Scorpion STR
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability, with many users reporting 40,000 to 80,000+ miles of use.
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality, particularly on highway surfaces.
- Strong performance in wet and snowy conditions, providing a secure, surefooted feel.
Cons
- Increased road noise and potential for rougher ride quality as the tread wears down.
- Inconsistent tread life reports, with some users experiencing premature wear compared to expectations.
- Mixed feedback on wet-weather grip, with some users finding it inferior to dedicated summer or high-performance alternatives.
Tire B Scorpion Zero
Pros
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Strong dry and wet road handling and stability
- Good light snow and off-road capability (mud/grass)
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive or high-horsepower drivers
- Occasional complaints regarding poor wet weather traction or aquaplaning
- High price point relative to some competitors
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Pirelli Scorpion STR
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is mixed, with strong praise for its quiet ride, smooth comfort, and reliable wet and dry traction, especially on newer AS Plus 3 models. However, numerous owners express severe frustration over fast treadwear, with many reporting tires wearing out or balding well under 30,000 miles, alongside complaints regarding unhonored treadwear warranties and issues with the internal PNCS noise-canceling foam.
r/mercedes_benz
·2 upvotes ·2025-11-16
“Replace Pirelli Scorpion Zero staggered with? My GLE350 AWD came with staggered Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires. They lasted 23k and I'm not a hard driver. I've heard the OEM version doesn't last long. Is that true? Also the tires are 275/45R21 and 315/40/R21. Can I replace them with non staggered? If so what size and which brands should I look at. I'm in the south so an all season tire would work. We rarely get snow and when we do I stay home lol. Looking for a comfortable drive with a tire that lasts longer than 23k. Thanks for you info!”
explorerforum.com
·2020-03-19
“At only 3100 miles, I got a drywall screw in the inner shoulder of the tire which of course can never be repaired. NTB ordered a new one for me for 313.99 and it was received in 4 days. When they unpacked the tire and saw the foam insulation inside, they told me these tires can never be plugged/repaired by them. You have to buy a new tire every time it gets punctured! I'm thinking because of the special order status of this tire size and that it can't repaired, it may be smart to purchase a spare and have on hand at home for emergencies!”
r/VWiD4Owners
·5 upvotes ·2025-06-28
“Ion Evo SUV vs Scorpion Zero AS This has probably been debated before but I need some help. I have a '23 Pro S RWD and the rear right tire got some damage and can't be repaired. So I have to replace with new tires. Right now I am between the Hankoon Ion Evo SUV and the Pirelli Scorpion Zero AS, which is what I currently have. Which one should I go with? I like the Hankook but they're both really expensive (especially the Ion Evo). Also, the shop says I can also just replace the rear ones with the same because the front tires look like they still have at least another 20k miles on them. Read more”
Top themes
#rapid treadwear life#quiet and smooth ride#strong wet traction#PNCS noise-cancelling foam#unhonored mileage warranty#EV tire efficiency
Based on 58 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion STR | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 4 | 49 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 20″ | 18″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 520 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion STR
60
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion STR — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion STR scores 61 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion STR scores 62 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion STR scores 67 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Scorpion STR scores 61 vs 57 on snow.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion STR
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero
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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.