Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests

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    Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian WR SUV 4 and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 appear in 8 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 Nokian WR SUV 4 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 5 tests.

    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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR SUV 4 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricNokian WR SUV 4Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    SegmentSUV WinterSUV Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used35
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.05.2
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score89.891.1

    Tire Lab Score

    89.8
    Very Good · Winter
    91.1
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNokian WR SUV 4Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.2
    1
    Avg rank 5.8
    211
    Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.2
    131
    Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.1
    12
    Avg rank 5.2
    22
    Nokian WR SUV 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.5
    Avg rank 5.4
    112
    Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.0
    Avg rank 3.2
    111
    Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    💧 Wet: Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.2 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    ❄️ Snow: Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    The Nokian WR SUV 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.2 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR SUV 4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

    The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR SUV 4 or Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR SUV 4 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ranks better than the Nokian WR SUV 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nokian WR SUV 4 appears in 3 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 in 5.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →