Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 61 · 5 reviews analysed Road tests 77 · 8 tests
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User feedback for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 is generally positive, highlighting impressive snow grip, confident handling, and a comfortable ride. However, experiences vary regarding treadwear and fuel efficiency, with some users noting limitations in extreme cold or ice conditions.
Owners rate it 16.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
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
61/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
77/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
User feedback for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 is generally positive, highlighting impressive snow grip, confident handling, and a comfortable ride. However, experiences vary regarding treadwear and fuel efficiency, with some users noting limitations in extreme cold or ice conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow
- Plush, quiet ride quality compared to standard all-seasons
- Strong dry and wet handling characteristics
- Noticeable performance improvement over previous winter tires
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy (noted drops in MPG)
- Accelerated or uneven tread wear, particularly during unseasonably warm weather use
- Lackluster performance on ice
- Average noise levels reported by some users rather than being exceptionally silent
Worth knowing
- Delivers a quieter and more plush ride on SUVs like the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe compared to OEM all-season tires.
- Exhibits noticeable inside shoulder wear when subjected to prolonged high-temperature driving (e.g., 80-degree weather in Texas).
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8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/50 R 19
5th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 |
2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/60R18
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Exterior Noise | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry | 1st of 7 |
Source: Al Volante
2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
3rd of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 4 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 4 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 1st of 4 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 3rd of 4 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 4 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 4 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 4 | |
| Exterior Noise | 1st of 4 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 4 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 4 |
Source: Auto Express
2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Winter Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
7th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/60 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2023 AMS SUV Winter tire Test · 255/45 R20
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Circle | 1st of 7 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
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