Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter and Riken Riken SUV Snow 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 Pirelli Scorpion Winter performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 tests.

    How the Riken Riken SUV Snow performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.

    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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Riken Riken SUV Snow still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Pirelli Scorpion Winter's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Scorpion WinterRiken Riken SUV Snow
    SegmentSUV WinterSUV Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used31
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.33.9
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score89.489.3

    Tire Lab Score

    89.4
    Very Good · Winter
    89.3
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Scorpion WinterRiken Riken SUV SnowWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Avg rank 3.3
    12
    Riken Riken SUV Snow
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.0
    112
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Riken Riken SUV Snow
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.0
    1
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Riken Riken SUV Snow
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.8
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Riken Riken SUV Snow
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 6.3
    1
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Riken Riken SUV Snow

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    ❄️ Snow: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.8 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Riken Riken SUV Snow

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Scorpion Winter or Riken Riken SUV Snow?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Riken Riken SUV Snow ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Riken Riken SUV Snow averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Riken Riken SUV Snow ranks better than the Pirelli Scorpion Winter.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Scorpion Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Riken Riken SUV Snow 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 →