Pirelli Scorpion MTR Review - Our Honest Opinion

Here are the key stats for the Scorpion MTR, at a glance.

Key Info - Australia
Vehicle Suitability	Light Truck / SUV
Driving Style	Off-Road Max Traction
Season	Summer
Release Date	2016
Run Flat?	No
Overall Score	79/100

Pricing

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Pirelli Scorpion MTR in Australia

This offering by Pirelli has been around in Australia for about 8 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 3 sizes.

This off-road max traction tyre is a solid option for those looking for a summer tyre in the premium end of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.

Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!

How We Reviewed The Scorpion MTR Tyres

We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the Scorpion MTR tyres.

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Scorpion MTR tyres. Bear in mind that these results are more subjective than the EU results.

	Rating
Dry Performance	Excellent
Comfort	Excellent
Wet Performance	Excellent
Snow/Ice Performance	Excellent
Overall Score	79/100

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the Scorpion MTR scores 5 out of 5 for comfort.

Treadwear

We don't have any UTQG treadwear data for this tyre, unfortunately.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

We don't have any UTQG traction data for this tyre, unfortunately.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

We don't have any UTQG temperature data for this tyre, unfortunately.

Warranty

The Scorpion MTR tyres have a warranty of 1 years.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still undecided as to whether to go with these off-road max traction tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

With an overall rating of 79 out of 100, the Scorpion MTR tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for off-road max traction action.

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 3 sizes of the Scorpion MTR tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.

Size
255/70 R16 108Q
265/75 R16 112/109Q
285/75 R16 116/113Q