BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA and Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.6 | — |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA
Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 12 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 1 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 21 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 2 | Avg rank 2.0 3 | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | No data | BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
❄️ Snow: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.3 for the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA or Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT ranks better than the BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Trail Terrain TA appears in 3 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
