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Pirelli Scorpion Verde review

Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Owners 58 · 1,300 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 13 tests

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The Pirelli Scorpion Verde receives a mix of highly satisfied and deeply disappointed reviews, often serving as original equipment on popular SUVs and crossovers like Volvo, Audi, and Volkswagen. While many drivers praise their low rolling resistance, reduced road noise, and commendable dry and wet grip, a significant portion of users report prematurely fast tread wear, cracking, and poor performance in standing water or winter conditions.

Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Road noise and comfort#Wet traction and hydroplaning#Cracking and rubber degradation

Owners rate it 10.1 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde

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Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

How scores work
Relative score
0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests
0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews
0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

By owner reviews

58/100

From 1,300 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 43%
Dry
Overall dry
56.6
Corner stability
59.5
Dry traction
62.8
Steering response
59.6
Wet
Overall wet
62
Hydroplaning resistance
68
Wet traction
63.9
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
60.3
Comfort
Overall comfort
59.9
Ride comfort
62.4
Noise
Overall noise
58.5
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
53.7
Handling
Overall handling
58.6

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By road tests

68/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
68.7
Wet
70.2
Comfort
52.5
Noise
74.6
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
73.1%
Dry Handling
76.4%
Subj. Dry Handling
86.7%
Wet Braking
64.4%
Wet Handling
43.6%
Straight Aquaplaning
47.8%
Curved Aquaplaning
73.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
73.3%
Inside Noise level
59.2%
Subjective Comfort
25%
Rolling Resistance
73.6%
tire Weight
10%
Price
40%
Wear
93.3%

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1,300 owner reviews found online.

The Pirelli Scorpion Verde receives a mix of highly satisfied and deeply disappointed reviews, often serving as original equipment on popular SUVs and crossovers like Volvo, Audi, and Volkswagen. While many drivers praise their low rolling resistance, reduced road noise, and commendable dry and wet grip, a significant portion of users report prematurely fast tread wear, cracking, and poor performance in standing water or winter conditions.

Pros

  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
  • Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Reliable handling and stability in dry and wet conditions
  • Even wear patterns for many users who achieve moderate to high mileage

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear reported by several drivers
  • Poor aquaplaning resistance and reduced traction in heavy rain or standing water
  • Prone to developing noticeable road roar or vibration as they age
  • Subpar performance in winter conditions like snow and ice

Worth knowing

  • Users driving heavier vehicles and SUVs (such as the VW Tiguan, Audi Q5, and Mercedes GLC) frequently highlighted issues with rapid wear and radial runout / out-of-round vibrations on 20-inch sizes.
  • Drivers of electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 generally reported good rear wear and grip, though some noted negative impacts on driving range.

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13 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 · 255/55R19

5th of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18

8th of 10
Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Gravel Traction · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking9th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aqua3rd of 10
Noise2nd of 10
Price9th of 10
Gravel Handling4th of 10
Gravel Traction10th of 10
Sand Traction5th of 10
Grass Traction6th of 10
Mud Traction5th of 10

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test · 225/60 R18

6th of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 8
Wet Handling6th of 8
Dry Braking4th of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance2nd of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Subj. Comfort7th of 8
Subj. Noise6th of 8

Source: Vi Bilägare

2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18

5th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling9th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aqua9th of 10
Noise5th of 10
Price7th of 10
Gravel Handling7th of 10
Gravel Traction6th of 10
Sand Traction7th of 10
Grass Traction5th of 10
Mud Traction9th of 10

Source: Auto Bild

2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 · 255/55R18

5th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild Allrad

2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18

4th of 8
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Grass Traction · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 8
Wet Handling5th of 8
Dry Braking3rd of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance3rd of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Noise2nd of 8
Price5th of 8
Gravel Handling1st of 8
Gravel Traction2nd of 8
Grass Traction8th of 8
Mud Traction6th of 8

2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 215/65 R16

5th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: ADAC

2016 Off Road Summer SUV tire Test · 215/65 R16

4th of 6

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 215/60 R17

4th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV tire Test · 255/55 R19

5th of 7

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2015 Off Road SUV 4x4 tire Test · 225/55 R18

4th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test · 255/55 R18

4th of 11

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Autoreview

2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4X4 tire Test · 235/65 R17

2nd of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is polarized across different performance categories. While drivers frequently praise its quiet ride, responsive dry handling, and solid wet traction, many report poor snow and winter performance, alongside notable complaints of premature tread wear, cracking, and chunking.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive32%
Mixed49%
Negative19%
Top themes
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Road noise and comfort#Wet traction and hydroplaning#Cracking and rubber degradation#OEM fitment comparisons

From 73 threads and comments.

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