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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

Winter
Premium
8.6 /10 Recommended

Winter-focused tyre that is enjoyable to drive on snow, while being safe on wet and dry.

Best in test
5 Tests Price from: £172 56 Sizes 3PMSF M+S
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PirelliThis tyre
Scorpion Winter 2
8.6
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling, Comfort
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
HankookUpper-middle
Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A
8.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
NokianUpper-middle
Snowproof 2 SUV
7.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Comfort, Wet braking, Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Dry braking
FalkenUpper-middle
Eurowinter HS02 Pro
6.6
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow traction, Wet circle cornering
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Snow handling
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Snow handling, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Snow handling
MichelinPremium
Alpin 7
8.5
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
SuperiaBudget
Bluewin UHP 3
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
Goodyear
Ultragrip Performance+ Suv
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Wet braking
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro
6.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Snow handling
GT
Radial WinterPro2 Sport
6.0
Worse at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Wet handling
MichelinPremium
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
9.4
Better at: Snow traction, Comfort, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
9.4
Better at: Snow traction, Comfort, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent dry performance with precise handling, shortest braking distances, and quickest lap times.

Very good snow capabilities, including strong traction and grip on curves.

Well-balanced wet weather performance with short braking distances and comfortable ride quality.

Low noise levels for a quieter driving experience.

High steering reserves and stable handling in dry cornering.

Weaknesses

Average resistance to aquaplaning, especially in curves.

Slight tendency to oversteer during rapid load changes in fast, dry corners.

Increased rolling resistance compared to some competitors.

History

Scorpion Winter2015–20218.3Scorpion Winter 22023–20258.6
2022

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was launched and replaced Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

2023
3× Tested
Autobild225/60 R18#3Exemplary
Tyre Reviews235/60 R18#6Recommended
ARBÖ235/55 R18#7Recommended
2024
1× Tested
STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18#4Very good
2025
1× Tested
Autobild235/50 R19#4Good
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Tests (5)

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5 Tests 5× Recommended
Autobild Winter
235/50 R19
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild2025
4thGood
Audi Q3
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STRAßENVERKEHR Winter
235/55 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
STRAßENVERKEHR2024
4thVery good
Seat Tarraco
Autobild Winter
225/60 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2023
3rdExemplary
BMW X3
Tyre Reviews Winter
235/60 R18
#6 Of 9 Tyres
Tyre Reviews2023
6thRecommended
VW Tiguan
ARBÖ Winter
235/55 R18
#7 Of 10 Tyres
ARBÖ2023
7thRecommended
VW Tiguan
1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended
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6.Goodyear Ultragrip Performance+ SuvRecommended
7.Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2Recommended
8.Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo 1Conditionally recommended

Sizes (56)

225/60 R18From £231

1 Variants

104HXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£231
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235/50 R18From £194

1 Variants

101VXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£194
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235/55 R18From £190

3 Variants

104HXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£190
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235/60 R18From £172

4 Variants

107VHTXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£172
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255/55 R18From £175

1 Variants

109VXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£175
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Ratings

Tested 5× By professional organizations

●Exemplary2× (40%)
●Good3× (60%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.3xxx/xx R19 8.5225/xx Rxx 10.0235/xx Rxx 8.9

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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