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Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport — Compared

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

ExtremeContact Sport is ahead, 71–60

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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 301 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)

“What tires? What tires are you guys using on your Atlas? My factory tires are getting low, probably going to need to get new ones mid to late summer this year. I only use the factory 265/45R21 Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season during the warmer months. During the winter I have a different set that I use. 2022 VR6”

Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 69 · 45 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 22 in 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires (overall ranking)

Category by category

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

  1. 66

    Dry

    ExtremeContact Sport +10
    76
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–74
    Reviews found online6480
  2. 63

    Wet

    ExtremeContact Sport +15
    78
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–78
    Reviews found online6178
  3. 62

    Snow

    Scorpion Zero All Season +15
    47
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Reviews found online5732
  4. 66

    Comfort

    ExtremeContact Sport +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Reviews found online6374
  5. 66

    Noise

    ExtremeContact Sport +5
    71
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–73
    Reviews found online6569
  6. 49

    Treadwear

    ExtremeContact Sport +20
    69
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–70
    Reviews found online3768
  7. 59

    Handling

    ExtremeContact Sport +15
    74
    Why this score
    SourceScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact Sport
    Reviews found online5974
Scores at a glance
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season vs Continental ExtremeContact Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion Zero All SeasonContinental ExtremeContact Sport
Relative Score 60 71
Dry 66 76
Wet 63 78
Snow 62 47
Comfort 66 72
Noise 66 71
Treadwear 49 69
Handling 59 74

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Scorpion Zero All Season

ExtremeContact Sport

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryScorpion Zero All SeasonExtremeContact SportΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 100% #1/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 95% #2/22 · 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires +4.8 Different tests

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 ExtremeContact Sport

Pros

  • Exceptional dry and wet traction with high confidence in the rain
  • High value for money compared to primary competitors like Michelin
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality for an ultra-high-performance tire

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls leading to a slight delay or lack of immediate steering feedback and precision
  • Requires a brief warm-up period in colder temperatures, sometimes causing temporary vibrations
  • Stiff ride over sharp road imperfections noted by some users
All owner themes in the ExtremeContact Sport 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

Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season are mixed, with some users reporting satisfactory OEM performance while others express severe frustration regarding rapid tread wear, chunking, and short lifespan. Comparisons are frequently made against alternatives regarding price, comfort, and longevity.

Top themes
#short tread life#rapid tread wear#oem equipment choice#foam noise reduction#pricing and value#alternative tire options

Based on 8 community posts

Tire B

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season B · Continental ExtremeContact Sport
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available581
Rim diameters17″ – 23″17″
Tread depth9/32″10/32″
UTQG500 A A340 AA A
Treadwear warranty—30,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall
Max pressure51 psi44 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Winner: Continental ExtremeContact Sport — better treadwear, wet and handling. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 69 vs 49 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 62 vs 47 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 78 vs 63 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ExtremeContact Sport scores 74 vs 59 on handling.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Tire B · Continental ExtremeContact Sport

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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.

71

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