Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Tire Review

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‍About the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

A couple of years ago, truck and SUV drivers only had two tire options – highway tires and off-road tires.

The problem is, highway tires only performed well on the road, meaning they would struggle in off-road conditions. On the other hand, off-road tires were only reliable for off-road driving, since they were quite uncomfortable on road.

Fortunately, drivers, these days don’t have to choose one tire or the other. Almost all tire manufacturers have come up with a tire that can deliver reliable off-road performances, without sacrificing ride quality on the highway.

And the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is such a tire. It’s one of the newest all-terrain tires from this tire manufacturer. According to Pirelli, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus is a reliable tire on and off the road.

So, if your driving involves shifting from on-road to off-road occasionally, then the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus maybe a reliable tire choice for your vehicle. It’s designed for drivers who spend approximately 95% on-road and 5% off-road.

Design Features and Technologies

As noted above, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is engineered for drivers who spend most of their time driving on-road but tackle off-road conditions occasionally.

According to Pirelli, this tire is built to deliver reliable and high-performance driving in a wide range of conditions, both on-road and off-road.

To achieve these objectives, Pirelli has equipped the Scorpion All Terrain Plus with various performance-oriented features like:

New Generation Tread Compound

Pirelli has outfitted the Scorpion All Terrain Plus with a new generation tread compound, designed to deliver the highest on-road and off-road performance. This advanced tread compound has been formed into a symmetric tread compound, featuring a high-void pattern.

This tread pattern is designed to deliver a quiet and comfortable drive on the highway, combined with aggressive grip and traction in off-road conditions.

Deep Grooves

The Scorpion All Terrain Plus also comes with wide and deep grooves, as well as independent tread blocks.

These two features work together to enhance the tire’s clawing capabilities on rocky terrain.

Also, they are designed to enhance the tire’s gripping capabilities on loose dirt, gravel and sand.

Conical Stone Ejectors

Pirelli has further outfitted this tire with conical stone ejectors. As the name suggests, these stone ejectors help to remove rocks, stones, roots, sticks and other debris from the tire’s tread, thus minimizing the risk of punctures.

Lateral Notches

The Scorpion All Terrain Plus also comes with wide lateral notches, open shoulders and numerous lateral sipes.

These three features are engineered to help channel water from beneath the tire, thus lowering the risk of aquaplaning. And as a result, you will enjoy optimum traction on wet and slippery surfaces.

Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol

Most of the all-terrain tires on the market come with the M+S marking, meaning they can perform well in mud and light snowy conditions.

However, Pirelli took it a notch higher. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus comes with the three-peak snowflake mountain symbol (3PMSF).

Therefore, you can expect this tire to deliver higher levels of traction and braking performance, compared to tires that only come with the M+S marking.

Performance in Different Conditions

The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is built to be a versatile tire. Hence, you can expect it to provide a comfortable ride on the highway and aggressive traction in off-road terrains and conditions.

But, is this the case? Well, we outfitted a Ford Escape with a set of this tire and conducted a series of tests in different conditions. And from our tests, we made the following observations:

Dry Performance

The Scorpion All Terrain Plus delivered an outstanding performance on dry tarmac. When driving at lower speeds, it felt as if were using an ordinary set of all-season touring tires.

During the entire test drive, the tire responded to driving inputs accurately and fast, making it easy to move around and navigate tight corners.

Even when you push your vehicle to the limits, you will not experience any serious issues with this tire.

Its stability was outstanding while straight-line tracking was exceptional. Also, the braking was solid while traction and grip were more than adequate for driving on dry tarmac.

Compared to other all-terrain tires, we can confidently say that the Pirelli is up there with the best in the category.

Wet Performance

After assessing its dry performance, we then decided to examine how the Scorpion All Terrain Plus can handle wet and slippery surfaces.

Fortunately, this tire didn’t disappoint. As earlier mentioned, Pirelli has outfitted this tire with numerous lateral grooves throughout its tread surfaces.

And these tread grooves played an important role in reducing the risk of aquaplaning. We didn’t experience any loss of grip or traction at any one point, even when driving on excessively wet and slippery surfaces.

The situation was the same on damp roads. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus felt sticky on the surface, making it easy to handle corners. Braking distances were short, steering response was outstanding, and high-speed stability was great.

Overall, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus surpassed our expectations. With the Scorpion All Terrain Plus, you are assured of a safe driving experience in wet, slippery and damp conditions.

Performance in Slippery Conditions

As earlier noted, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus comes with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol (3PMSF).

And for a tire with this symbol, you expect it to deliver outstanding performances in snowy conditions and ice-covered roads. But is that the case with the Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

When subjected to snowy conditions, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus didn’t hesitate. While it may not be the best tire for snowy conditions, its performance was more than adequate.

The traction and grip were adequate, the braking distances were short and it felt confident when tackling corners.

With that said, you shouldn’t expect this tire to replace dedicated winter or snow tires. So, if your area experiences heavy snowing for prolonged periods, then a proper winter tire may be the best choice.

Off-roading Performance

Considering its aggressive tread pattern, most people will expect this tire to perform well in off-road conditions. And that was exactly the case during our test drives.

Driving with this tire on hard-packed surfaces feels as if you are driving with dedicated off-road tires. It felt confident and surefooted, without any noticeable loss of grip.

From our experience, we noticed that this tire can handle light muddy conditions. But, they don’t have the features to handle thick and deep mud.

Overall, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus remains a capable tire for driving on hard-packed surfaces, loose sand, gravel and light muddy surfaces.

Ride Quality

As previously mentioned, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is built to be used 95% on-road and 5% off-road. With such a profile, this tire should deliver a fairly comfortable on-road experience.

And that’s exactly how it performed during our test rides. While it wasn’t the quietest tire on the highway, the noise wasn’t excessive.

We only experience intrusive noise when driving over rough surfaces. Also, the ride was fairly refined on smooth pavement. It only became an issue when we were driving on rough surfaces. Overall, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus should perform well for everyday driving.

Warranties and Guarantees

The Scorpion All Terrain Plus comes with a workmanship and materials warranty as well as a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. It also qualifies for the company’s total confidence plan, where you get a 30-day trial period.

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Pros

• Outstanding off-road performance
• Composed and comfortable on-road ride
• Great highway stability
• Excellent responsiveness and handling on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Cons

• A bit noisy on rough surfaces

Should You Buy the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus?

If you are looking for an all-terrain tire for your truck or SUV, then the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is a decent choice. It handles off-road terrains confidently while delivering a composed and refined on-road driving experience. And with a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, you can rest assured you will get value for your money with this tire.