Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

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    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 and Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT appear in 2 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.

    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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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

    MetricNitto Terra Grappler G2Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
    SegmentAll TerrainAll Terrain
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.21.4
    Latest test2022
    Tire Lab Score73.2

    Tire Lab Score

    73.2
    Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNitto Terra Grappler G2Pirelli Scorpion XTM ATWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    No data
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    No data
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.7
    1
    No data
    Nitto Terra Grappler G2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 2.0
    3
    Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    💧 Wet: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.

    ☀️ Dry: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.

    ❄️ Snow: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nitto Terra Grappler G2 vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT

    The Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 or Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nitto Terra Grappler G2 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 Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nitto Terra Grappler G2 appears in 1 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 →