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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

6th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 - Official Image

Across five SUV winter tests, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 delivers a balanced, sporty winter performance with standout wet and snow dynamics, frequently placing top-three in wet braking/handling and often near the front for snow handling/traction. It also shows excellent noise comfort and occasional class-leading dry braking. However, it exhibits recurring weaknesses in dry handling pace and aquaplaning resistance, and its rolling resistance trends higher than rivals, limiting overall standings despite strong dynamic ability.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2023 Auto Bild SUV
    • 2nd place wet handling and wet circle in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+0.1% / +2% from best)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2024 AS (+1.7% from best)
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 2nd place snow handling in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+0.1% from best)
    • 2nd place snow traction in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+0.3% from best)
    • 1st place snow circle in 2023 AMS
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 1st place dry braking in 2023 AMS
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+0.2% from best)
  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    • 1st place noise in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (71.3 dB)
    • 1st place subjective noise in 2023 Tyre Reviews; 2nd place measured noise (70 dB)
  • Overall Consistency/Awards Moderate
    • Average overall position 4.6 across 5 tests
    • "Very good" tie for third in 2024 AS
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Handling Strong
    • 12th/13 dry handling in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+2.3% from best)
    • 10th/10 dry handling in 2024 AS (+1.6% from best)
    • 7th/7 dry handling in 2023 AMS (+2.3% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • Curved aquaplaning 10th/13 in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+27.6% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning 8th/9 in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+20.5% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning 6th/7 in 2023 AMS (+33.4% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong
    • 12th/13 in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+18.8% from best)
    • 10th/10 in 2024 AS (+19.2% from best)
    • 7th/9 in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+29.8% from best)
  • Value/Price Positioning Moderate
    • 9th/10 price in 2023 Auto Bild SUV (+128.6% from best)
    • 6th/9 price in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+62% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 13
2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

The PIRELLI Scorpion Winter 2 is a snow dynamics specialist that provides sporty handling on wintery roads. Its most praised attribute is its "überragender Seitenführung auf Schnee" (outstanding ...
Strong:
Noise, Snow Handling, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
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4
of 10
2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Very good.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Traction, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
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3
of 11
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Strong:
Wet Braking
Weak:
Price
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6
of 9
2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The new Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was the best in the dry overall, the fastest around wet handling, though it couldn't quite match that in wet braking, good in the snow, and one of the quietest tyr...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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5
of 7
2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Not balanced enough: The new Scorpion is lacking a little in the wet."Very Good"
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Circle
Weak:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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