Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the Pirelli Scorpion to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV-and-4x4s, and the Pirelli Scorpion is an Premium-Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV-and-4x4s

In This Article

Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these three tests:

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV finished ahead of the Pirelli Scorpion in two of the tests
Pirelli Scorpion finished ahead of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is better than the Pirelli Scorpion purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion stopped the vehicle in 1.06% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

37.6M

Pirelli Scorpion

37.2M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:34.2M	Pirelli Scorpion: 34.3M
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test 235/55 R19	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:43.9M	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 42M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:34.7M	Pirelli Scorpion: 35.3M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was 0.37% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

106.9Km/H

Pirelli Scorpion

106.5Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:107.3Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 106.3Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:106.5Km/H	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 106.7Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scored 20% more points than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

5 Points

Pirelli Scorpion

4 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test
235/55 R19

✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:5 Points

Pirelli Scorpion: 4 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV stopped the vehicle in 3.2% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

46.27M

Pirelli Scorpion

47.8M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:49.3M	Pirelli Scorpion: 51.7M
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:42.7M	Pirelli Scorpion: 42.9M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:46.8M	Pirelli Scorpion: 48.8M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was 2.06% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

71.4s

Pirelli Scorpion

72.9s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test
235/55 R19

✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:71.4s

Pirelli Scorpion: 72.9s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was 1.19% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

84.05Km/H

Pirelli Scorpion

83.05Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:82.1Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 81.1Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:86Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 85Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was 1.35% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

17.5s

Pirelli Scorpion

17.74s

Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:20.81s	Pirelli Scorpion: 20.92s
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:11.4s	Pirelli Scorpion: 11.5s
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:20.28s	Pirelli Scorpion: 20.8s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV floated at a 4.25% higher speed than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

90.93Km/H

Pirelli Scorpion

87.07Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:93.3Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 88.7Km/H
2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:91.7Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 86.6Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:87.8Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 85.9Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV slipped out at a 7.66% higher speed than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2.61m/sec2

Pirelli Scorpion

2.41m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:2.74m/sec2	Pirelli Scorpion: 2.55m/sec2
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:2.48m/sec2	Pirelli Scorpion: 2.26m/sec2

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion was 1.08% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

73.35Km/H

Pirelli Scorpion

74.15Km/H

Gravel Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Gravel Handling winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:87.3Km/H	Pirelli Scorpion: 87.1Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:59.4Km/H	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 61.2Km/H

Gravel Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV had 5.71% better traction on gravel than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9985N

Pirelli Scorpion

9414.5N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Gravel Traction: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Gravel Traction winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:7820N	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 7909N
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:12150N	Pirelli Scorpion: 10920N

Sand Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during two sand traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV had 0.32% better traction in sand than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9445N

Pirelli Scorpion

9415N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Sand Traction: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Sand Traction winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:8700N	Pirelli Scorpion: 8660N
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:10190N	Pirelli Scorpion: 10170N

Grass Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV had 9.11% better traction on grass than the Pirelli Scorpion.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2438N

Pirelli Scorpion

2216N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Grass Traction: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Grass Traction winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test
235/55 R19

✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:2438N

Pirelli Scorpion: 2216N

Grass Tractoin

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

1.58s

Pirelli Scorpion

1.65s

Grass Acceleration in Seconds, higher is better

Best In Grass Tractoin: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

See how the Grass Tractoin winner was calculated >>

Mud Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion had 7.29% better traction in mud than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2238N

Pirelli Scorpion

2414N

Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Mud Traction: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Mud Traction winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test
235/55 R19

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:2238N

✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 2414N

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion scored 60% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2 Points

Pirelli Scorpion

5 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test
235/55 R19

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:2 Points

✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 5 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion scored 25% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

3 Points

Pirelli Scorpion

4 Points

Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>

2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tire Test
235/55 R19

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:3 Points

✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 4 Points

Noise

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during two noise tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion measured 3.4% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

67.7dB

Pirelli Scorpion

65.4dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:70.4dB	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 68.6dB
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:65dB	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 62.2dB

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion had a 6.71% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

7.75kg / t

Pirelli Scorpion

7.23kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R19	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:8.25kg / t	✓ Pirelli Scorpion: 7.2kg / t
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test 255/55 R18	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV:7.25kg / t	Pirelli Scorpion: 7.25kg / t

Range

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

396km

Pirelli Scorpion

392km

Calculated Range, higher is better

Best In Range: Pirelli Scorpion

See how the Range winner was calculated >>

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV and Pirelli Scorpion.

In total the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has been reviewed 25 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

The Pirelli Scorpion has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Scorpion.

Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Given 64% 235/60 R18 V on mostly motorways for 2,000 spirited miles

Very pricey. Not really worth the money as there are many more tires which are half the price and performs as good as these.

Helpful 355 - tire reviewed on September 4, 2019

View all Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV driver reviews >>

Best Review for the Pirelli Scorpion

Given 74% 255/45 R19 on mostly country roads for 16,000 average miles

Coming from a hot Audi hatchback, it was clear to me that trying to drive my new plug-in hybrid SUV in a spirited way was pointless. The tires aided to this as the feedback is average and rather imprecise in the corners when pushing with 245hp on the front wheels. Further to this, the tires lose grip easily when you are facing uphill and trying to start moving from a stand, especially in the wet. They are not a looker either, if that matters to you.

Comfort is where the tires excel! The profile is rather low for this kind of vehicle, but the puddles are a joke and, I recon, the... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on October 10, 2023

View all Pirelli Scorpion driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV performed better in dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, gravel traction, sand traction and grass traction, while the Pirelli Scorpion performed better in dry braking, gravel handling [km/h], mud traction, subj. comfort, subj. noise, noise and rolling resistance.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Dry Handling

Wet Braking

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Gravel Traction

Sand Traction

Grass Traction

Grass Tractoin

Mud Traction

Subj. Comfort

Subj. Noise

Noise

Rolling Resistance

Range

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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