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Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season vs Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ — 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 + 0 road tests and 306 + 12 owner reviews. How we score

Scorpion Zero All Season is ahead, 62–55

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Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 306 reviews

“Tire replacement Looking to replace the Pirelli Scorpion Zero all seasons on my ‘23 Volvo XC40 recharge. Are people sticking with the OEM tires or is there another all season tire you would recommend. Looking for similar ride quality with more wear than the Pirellis.”

Category by category

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

  1. 66

    Dry

    Scorpion Zero All Season +11
    55
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 60 (est.)
    Reviews found online6648

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 66

    ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 55

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

    No road tests of dry for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 65

    Wet

    Scorpion Zero All Season +7
    58
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online6253

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 65

    ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero All Season. 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 ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 62

    Snow

    Scorpion Zero All Season +4
    58
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 64 (est.)
    Reviews found online5749

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 56.5 = 62

    ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 63.9 (est.) + 40% × 49.3 = 58

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero All Season. 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 ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 64

    Comfort

    Scorpion Zero All Season +18
    46
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online6335

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 40% × 67.5 (est.) + 60% × 62.5 = 64

    ControlContact Sport SRS+: 40% × 61.8 (est.) + 60% × 34.9 = 46

    No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Zero All Season. 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 ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 66

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online66–

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 66

    No road tests of noise for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 50

    Treadwear

    ControlContact Sport SRS+ +4
    54
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 57 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online3946

    Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 56.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.3 = 50

    ControlContact Sport SRS+: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 45.5 = 54

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for ControlContact Sport SRS+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    Scorpion Zero All Season +18
    43
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonControlContact Sport SRS+
    Reviews found online6143
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season vs Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion Zero All SeasonContinental ControlContact Sport SRS+
Relative Score 62 55
Dry 66 55
Wet 65 58
Snow 62 58
Comfort 64 46
Noise 66 –
Treadwear 50 54
Handling (owners) 61 43

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Headline score
± 7

Scorpion Zero All Season

± 8

ControlContact Sport SRS+

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

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Scorpion Zero All Season

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet and low road noise for an all-season tire
  • Enhanced ride comfort and smooth handling compared to standard OEM or summer tires
  • Reliable dry grip and stability across various driving conditions

Cons

  • Shorter than expected treadlife and rapid wear reported by some users
  • Reduced traction and potential hydroplaning concerns in heavy wet conditions
  • High replacement price point relative to perceived longevity
All owner themes in the Scorpion Zero All Season review

Tire B ControlContact Sport SRS+

Pros

  • Strong dry and wet pavement traction
  • Solid cornering stability and steering response
  • Good value proposition for budget-conscious drivers

Cons

  • Excessive road noise and cabin drone
  • Noticeable vibration and harshness over uneven surfaces
  • Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
All owner themes in the ControlContact Sport SRS+ review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

Mixed

Owners often praise the Scorpion Zero All Season for quiet, comfortable ride, good grip in wet and light snow, and a better feel than winter or summer tires. Many others complain about short tread life, uneven or chunky wear, and vibrations or foam-related issues at around 25k miles. The tire's high price and the question of whether the Plus 3 or other brands are better value come up often.

Top themes
#Short tread life#Uneven tread wear#Wet and snow grip#Road noise and comfort#OEM replacement choices#High price#Scorpion Zero vs AS Plus#PNCS foam vibration

Based on 37 community posts

Tire B

Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season B · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available58—
Rim diameters17″ – 23″—
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG500 A A560 A - AA A
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — better comfort, handling and dry. Pick the Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ if treadwear matters most to you. Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+ rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 12 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 64 vs 46 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 61 vs 43 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 66 vs 55 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 65 vs 58 on wet.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Tire B · Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+

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Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Which is better in the wet, Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, 65 vs 58 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, 66 vs 55 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, 62 vs 58 on our snow score.

Which is more comfortable, Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, 64 vs 46 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Scorpion Zero All Season or ControlContact Sport SRS+?

Continental ControlContact Sport SRS+, 54 vs 50 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