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Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Alpin A4 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Alpin A4 is ahead, 78–62

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Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 61 · 3,063 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“Time to start considering my next set of tires Bought my used 2010 Lexus RX450h a few years ago, and the tread is starting to get shallow, after putting about 30k on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tires that came with the vehicle (vehicle is at 116k total). I've been very happy with the performance I've received on the Pirelli tires; especially in heavy rains. The one thing I haven't really done is take them to the snow. But, with that said, I've been looking at other brands. The Bridgestone Blizzak and UltraWeather tires carry 80k mile warrantees, and are less expensive. Plus, the latter has the 3PMSF rating along with the M+S, so it's actually rated for snowy conditions. There's also the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to consider. Am I giving up performance in rainy conditions by going with the higher snow rated tire? The Pirelli tires are about $30ish more per tire. In the scheme of things is $100-120 per set in the scheme of things? What other brands/models are people using that gives them really good performance in rain, with some trips to the snow/ice country? FWIW: My tire size is the bigger 235/55R19 that came as an option on the vehicle Read more”

Tire BMichelin

Alpin A4

Winter

Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 83 · 54 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wet braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 69

    Dry

    Alpin A4 +9
    78
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)7375
    Reviews found online6382
  2. 61

    Wet

    Alpin A4 +19
    80
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)5975
    Reviews found online6487
  3. 52

    Snow

    Alpin A4 +22
    74
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)4969
    Reviews found online5882
  4. 63

    Comfort

    Alpin A4 +14
    77
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Reviews found online5784
  5. 67

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Professional tests (TWG score)67–
    Reviews found online66–
  6. 60

    Treadwear

    Alpin A4 +15
    75
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Reviews found online5781
  7. 65

    Handling

    Alpin A4 +21
    86
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Verde All SeasonAlpin A4
    Reviews found online6586
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Alpin A4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion Verde All SeasonMichelin Alpin A4
Relative Score 62 78
Dry 69 78
Wet 61 80
Snow 52 74
Comfort 63 77
Noise 67 –
Treadwear 60 75
Handling 65 86

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Headline score

Scorpion Verde All Season

Alpin A4

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 Verde All SeasonAlpin A4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 98% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −4.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 73% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 88% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −15.2 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #10/10 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 80% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −18.1 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 73% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 95% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −22.5 Different tests
Straight Aqua Wet 85% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 96% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −10.9 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 79% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −21.4 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 93% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test 99% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −6.0 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Scorpion Verde All Season

Pros

  • Excellent dry and wet grip inspiring confidence in various conditions
  • Low road noise and high comfort levels on highways
  • Long-lasting tread life reported by many conservative drivers

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected or uneven tread wear reported by some users
  • Increased road noise, tramlining, or whooping sounds as the tires age
  • Slipping or reduced traction in wet conditions, particularly on roundabouts
All owner themes in the Scorpion Verde All Season review

Tire B Alpin A4

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
  • High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
  • Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons

Cons

  • Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
  • Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
  • Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
All owner themes in the Alpin A4 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Mixed

Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is mixed, with strong praise for wet traction, dry handling, and quiet initial ride quality. However, several owners report issues with high-speed vibrations, cupping, increased road noise as the tires age, and mediocre tread life. Winter performance receives conflicting assessments, ranging from adequate in light snow to requiring dedicated winter setups.

Top themes
#wet weather traction#road noise with age#treadwear and longevity#high-speed vibration#light snow performance#ride quality and comfort#OEM fitment experience

Based on 42 community posts

Tire B

Michelin Alpin A4

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season B · Michelin Alpin A4
CategoryAll SeasonWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available679
Rim diameters15″ – 22″14″ – 17″
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG600 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Michelin Alpin A4

Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better snow, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 74 vs 52 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 80 vs 61 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin A4 scores 75 vs 60 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Tire B · Michelin Alpin A4

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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.

78

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Alpin A4

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