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 + 1 road tests and 483 + 26 owner reviews. How we score
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 73–59
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Tests – · none yet Owners 53 · 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.”
Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 79 · 26 reviews
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 64 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 84 |
Scorpion Zero: 60% × 64.4 (est.) + 40% × 59.4 = 62
CrossContact LX25: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 83.5 = 76
No road tests of dry for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 65 (est.) | ≈ 78 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 84 |
Scorpion Zero: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63
CrossContact LX25: 60% × 77.9 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 80
No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero. 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 CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 62 (est.) | 40 |
| Reviews found online | 48 | 72 |
Scorpion Zero: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 56
CrossContact LX25: 60% × 40.3 + 40% × 72.2 = 53
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 71 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 80 |
Scorpion Zero: 40% × 66.2 (est.) + 60% × 53 = 58
CrossContact LX25: 40% × 71.2 (est.) + 60% × 80.2 = 77
No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Zero or CrossContact LX25. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 78 |
Scorpion Zero: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 64
CrossContact LX25: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 71
No road tests of noise for Scorpion Zero or CrossContact LX25. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 58 (est.) | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 42 | 76 |
Scorpion Zero: 60% × 57.6 (est.) + 40% × 41.7 = 51
CrossContact LX25: 60% × 69.4 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero. 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 CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | Scorpion Zero | CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 55 | 79 |
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Continental CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 73 |
| Dry | 62 | 76 |
| Wet | 63 | 80 |
| Snow | 56 | 53 |
| Comfort | 58 | 77 |
| Noise | 64 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 55 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Scorpion Zero
CrossContact LX25
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“Quote: Originally Posted by MurrayA4 ... Is a very logical conclusion to reach.The spread between "ultra high perf." tires and many "touring" tires has shrunk a great deal.Sounds like the Verde is pretty respectable .Any idea what the UTQG ratings are on those ? I'm lazy ! Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S 265/40/R21 - 105V (150mph) - UTQG 600AA - 34lbs, 12/32" Tread Depth, 29.3" Diameter Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S Plus 265/40/R21 - 105Y (186mph) - UTQG 500AA - 33lbs, 10/32" Tread Depth, 29.3 Diameter I think if you tended more towards summer tires and/or lived in a dry-ish climate and could get a good price, the Zero A/S is a good tire. You might only get 30K out of them on a heavy performance SUV but compared to more expensive options the differences seem minimal. Personally, on a truck/SUV I've never experienced a tire rated 600AA have as good performance/stickiness (combined with long treadlife) as the Verdes...”
“Quote: Originally Posted by Spooled 295/45/20 ST-III's on mine. They work great dry and wet. I can do 60 rolls on 10lbs and they stick. 305/40/22 Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asmmetrico...20 rolls on 15psi and they stick. lol”
“Pirelli Scorpion MS vs. Zero I was the unfortunate recipient of a giant screw in my tire last week and had to be towed to a local Discount Tire for a replacement. After being very specific that I wanted the exact same tire that I had (Scorpion MS), they installed the Scorpion Zero on my front right wheel and I just realized it this morning. Is there any damage in keeping this tire if it’s the exact same size? Or should I push back and request they replace it with the tire I have on the three other wheels? Not to mention I’m a little irritated because I feel like it was a sneaky upsell to get me to buy a tire that is $150 more expensive. Thoughts? Read more”
Based on 58 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion Zero | B · Continental CrossContact LX25 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 49 | 40 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 23″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 12/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 740 A A - B |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Continental CrossContact LX25
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Zero if snow matters most to you.
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 55 on handling.
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 72 vs 51 on treadwear.
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 77 vs 58 on comfort.
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 80 vs 63 on wet.
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Continental CrossContact LX25, 80 vs 63 on our wet score.
Continental CrossContact LX25, 76 vs 62 on our dry score.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero, 56 vs 53 on our snow score.
Continental CrossContact LX25, 71 vs 64 on our noise score.
Continental CrossContact LX25, 77 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Continental CrossContact LX25, 72 vs 51 on our treadwear score.
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
