If you drive a crossover or sporty SUV, then you know that choosing a tire is difficult. Fortunately, in this review, we will explore two of the best-selling tires in this segment, the Michelin Latitude Tour HP and the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season.
Are you curious to know which of the two is better? Then keep reading.
TL;DR: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Ready to discover more of these two tires? Let’s review its strengths first.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
PROS
- Good snow/ice traction
- Low rolling resistance compound
- Excellent wet and dry performance
CONS
- No Treadlife warranty
- Shorter lifespan than Michelin’s
Best For:
Drivers of crossover and sport utility vehicles looking for a tire with excellent year-round performance and low fuel consumption.
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
PROS
- Unsurpassed durability
- Upscale driving experience
- Excellent grip and handling
CONS
- Fair winter/snow performance
Best For:
Drivers of premium crossover and sport utility vehicles looking for a tire with unmatched durability and ride quality.
Performance Ratings: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
The total number of miles reported by users is a crucial aspect when evaluating any tire. If you wonder why the reason is simple. The greater the number of miles reported, the greater the reliability of the ratings.
Given that the two tires we review today have more than 5 million miles, it can be said that their ratings are highly dependable.
In other words, the ranking of each tire in the Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season segment (24 out of 38 for the Scorpion and 21 out of 38 for the Latitude) will hardly vary.
With that said, feel free to use the links below to browse each category.
- Dry Performance
- Wet Performance
- Snow / Ice Performance
- Comfort Performance
- Treadwear Performance
- Warranty
- Specs & Options
- Reviews
Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Dry Performance: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Dry Performance Ratings |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
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Dry Overall |
8.6 |
8.4 |
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Cornering Stability |
8.5 |
8.2 |
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Dry Traction |
8.7 |
8.8 |
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Steering Response |
8.5 |
8.3 |
When it comes to dry performance, both tires offer similar results. On the one hand, the Scorpion Verde All Season compensates for its low rolling resistance compound with an aggressive asymmetrical tread pattern. For its part, the Latitude Tour HP takes the opposite route and achieves its excellent grip thanks to its all-season tread compound molded into a symmetric tread pattern.
Which of the two tires is better in dry road conditions? Although the Scorpion shows a slight advantage over the Latitude, in our experience, the difference in handling and grip between the two tires will be hard to notice unless you are an expert driver.
Wet Performance: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Wet Performance Ratings |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
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Wet Overall |
8.1 |
7.9 |
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Hydroplaning Resistance |
8.1 |
7.8 |
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Wet Traction |
8.1 |
8.0 |
Our point from the previous section remains when it comes to wet performance. Technically, such a narrow difference in ratings is like a tie.
Both Michelin and Pirelli use wide circumferential grooves to improve handling in the rain and minimize hydroplaning. Despite its different tread patterns, this strategy has proven to be very effective. If you are looking for a tire with an excellent wet grip, you cannot go wrong choosing either of these two tires.
Snow / Ice Performance: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Snow / Ice Performance Ratings |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
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Snow / Ice Overall |
6.4 |
6.0 |
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Light Snow Traction |
7.1 |
6.8 |
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Deep Snow Traction |
6.2 |
5.8 |
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Ice Traction |
5.9 |
5.6 |
While the Scorpion’s advantage over the Latitude Tour HP remains small in this category, there is one important point to note. The Scorpion Verde All Season is a tire that uses a compound with low rolling resistance.
These compounds tend to perform poorly in cold weather, so the results, in this case, are more significant. In other words, if you live in a cold climate area, then the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is your best option.
Comfort Performance: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Comfort Performance Ratings |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
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Overall Comfort |
7.4 |
8.1 |
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Ride Quality |
7.8 |
8.3 |
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Noise |
7.0 |
8.0 |
A distinctive aspect of Michelin tires is their emphasis on providing the best possible driving experience. This commitment to providing the best ride quality is evident when analyzing the ratings for this category.
The Latitude Tour HP distances itself from the Green Scorpion by taking good advantage of it in overall comfort. If you require a set of quiet and smooth tires, then the Latitude Tour HP is hands down your best choice.
Treadwear Performance: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Treadwear Performance Ratings |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
|
Treadwear |
6.3 |
6.7 |
Michelin once again shows its superiority when it comes to durability. Its exclusive FAZ Technology (Filament At Zero degrees) uses a combination of polyester and aramid/nylon cords to improve both ride quality and tire life.
This is not to say that the Scorpion does not offer long life, just that it cannot match the durability of the Latitude tread. In short, if tire durability is a key issue for you, then the Latitude Tour HP is your best option.
Warranty: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
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Warranty Type |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
|---|---|---|
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Treadlife Warranty |
Unfortunately, none |
6-year warranty or 55,000 miles (H- & V-Speed Rated) or 45,000 miles (W-, Y-, & Z-Speed Rated) whichever occurs first. This warranty is halved for rear tires when they are different in size from the front tires. |
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Uniformity Warranty |
First 2/32″ of wear. |
One year of use or the first 2/32″ of wear. |
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Workmanship / Materials Warranty |
Unlimited Time. Free replacement for first 2/32″ of wear, then prorated to 2/32″ |
6-year warranty and free tire replacement for the first year, 2/32″ wear, or 25% wear. |
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Road Hazard Warranty |
None |
None |
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Tire Rack Road Hazard Warranty |
Refunds of up to $40 for repairs per tire per occurrence. Refund of the original purchase price or replacement purchase price (whichever is less) when the tire suffers non-repairable damage (valid within the first 2 years of use). |
Refunds of up to $40 for repairs per tire per occurrence. Refund of the original purchase price or replacement purchase price (whichever is less) when the tire suffers non-repairable damage (valid within the first 2 years of use). |
There is not much to say about the manufacturer’s warranty. Michelin is clearly superior in every way. It offers a generous Treadlife Warranty, a better Uniformity Warranty, and arguably a better Workmanship Warranty than Pirelli. If you add to this Michelin’s Special Warranty of 60-day satisfaction, 3-yr flat changing, the choice on which tire has the best support is clear.
Specs & Options: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
Market coverage is important, and both manufacturers know it. On the one hand, Pirelli offers the Scorpion in sizes ranging from 16 inches to 22 inches with rim widths from 215 to 315.
On the other hand, Pirelli offers the Latitude Tour HP in sizes ranging from 17 inches to 21 inches in rim width that ranges from 225 to 295. In UTQG terms, the Latitude is rated as 440 AA while the Scorpion is 600 A A. To learn more about UTQG read here.
If you drive an SUV or crossover, then the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season most likely offers the right fit for your vehicle.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Reviews: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season vs Michelin Latitude Tour HP
In terms of wet and dry performance, both tires have received very positive feedback from users. The same can be said for the performance on light snow roads. So when it comes to grip and handling, both tires have the approval of hundreds of drivers.
That said, the reviews indicate two differentiating points that we have already discussed. The first has to do with ride quality. It is common to read in the Scorpion reviews a complaint regarding its noise as it wears out. Some even compare this sound to that of an off-road tire.
On the other hand, is durability. Judging from the data offered in the reviews, the service life you can expect from the Scorpion Verde All Season is approximately 60k-65k miles. For their part, many drivers using the Latitude Tour HP have successfully passed the 80k mile barrier.
All in all, user reviews verify that the performance of both tires in dry, wet, and snow is similar. However, they also make it clear that the Latitude Tour HP is superior in durability and comfort.
Quick Recap
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Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
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|---|---|
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Dry |
8.6 |
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Wet |
8.1 |
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Snow / Ice |
6.4 |
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Comfort |
7.4 |
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Treadwear |
6.3 |
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Michelin Latitude Tour HP |
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|---|---|
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Dry |
8.4 |
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Wet |
7.9 |
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Snow / Ice |
6.0 |
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Comfort |
8.1 |
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Treadwear |
6.7 |
End of the Road
In this review, we have analyzed two tires with very similar characteristics. In everyday use, both offer an excellent level of traction all year long.
However, in terms of ride quality and especially durability, Michelin has a lead over the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season. If we consider that the price of both tires is almost the same, we can conclude that the Latitude Tour HP may be a better alternative for most drivers.