Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT and Toyo Open Country AT III appear in 5 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 XTM AT performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Toyo Open Country AT III performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 XTM AT and Toyo Open Country AT III 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | Toyo Open Country AT III |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | All Terrain | All Terrain |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 1.4 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | — | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 84.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
Toyo Open Country AT III
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT | Toyo Open Country AT III | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 4.9 4 | Toyo Open Country AT III |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 4.9 1 | Toyo Open Country AT III |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 4.4 111 | Toyo Open Country AT III |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 2.0 3 | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.0 | Toyo Open Country AT III |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Toyo Open Country AT III wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Toyo Open Country AT III wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Toyo Open Country AT III wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.7 for the Toyo Open Country AT III.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT vs Toyo Open Country AT III
The Toyo Open Country AT III wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT or Toyo Open Country AT III?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Open Country AT III ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Open Country AT III 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 Toyo Open Country AT III.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT appears in 1 independent tests, Toyo Open Country AT III in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
