Pirelli Scorpion ATR

*Est. $125

Best all-terrain truck/SUV tire

Good for normal off-road use
Value
Quiet, comfortable and capable on-road
Good snow traction
50,000-mile treadlife warranty

Mediocre ice traction
Not for extreme off-roading
High rolling resistance can hurt gas mileage

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Our Analysis

February 2009. The Pirelli Scorpion ATR beats pricier competitors for the title of best all-terrain tire. If you split your driving between pavement and gravel or dirt roads, reviews prefer the Scorpion ATR to an all-season tire such as the General Grabber HTS (*est. $95), which is designed for on-road use. Testers say the Scorpion ATR provides as much off-road traction as most SUV and pickup drivers need. It earns high marks for being both quiet and comfortable, and its 50,000-mile treadlife warranty stands out in this category (most all-terrain tires have no tread warranty coverage at all). Experts and owners agree that the Scorpion ATR isn't the best choice for icy roads, but that is typical for an all-terrain tire. The Scorpion ATR displays high rolling resistance in one test, which can negatively impact fuel economy. Note that this tire is not designed for extreme off-roading; if you plan to go rock crawling or mud bogging, reviews say a mud tire such as the Firestone Destination M/T (*est. $130) is a better bet.

Consumer Reports conducts the most scientific tests of the Pirelli Scorpion ATR, but said testing is on-road at their test track. Magazines for off-road enthusiasts -- including Four Wheeler and Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-Road -- take the Scorpion ATR into the mud and rocks for further testing. A CanadianDriver.com reviewer tests the Scorpion ATR both on and off the pavement at a media event organized by Pirelli. We found more than 300 owner reviews for the Scorpion ATR at Tire Rack. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website publishes manufacturers' official ratings for treadwear, traction and heat resistance.

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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Consumer Reports compares the Pirelli Scorpion ATR with 13 other all-terrain tires. Editors rank the tires from best to worst based on expert tests of handling, braking, rolling resistance, treadwear and more.

Review: All-Terrain Tires, Editors of Consumer Reports, Nov. 2008

2. Four Wheeler

Four Wheeler magazine tests the Pirelli Scorpion ATR at a Pirelli-sponsored event in Nevada using several different vehicles, both on pavement and off-road. The tire proves relatively quiet, according to author Jimmy Nylund, with better traction on dirt and rock than on sand and mud.

Review: Truck Tires -- Tire Test: Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Jimmy Nylund

3. Canadian Driver

CanadianDriver.com's Jill McIntosh tests the Pirelli Scorpion ATR at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and a Pirelli-built off-road track, accompanied by expert tire dealers. She finds the tire very quiet on pavement, with excellent traction off-road -- even on a steep, muddy hill.

Review: Tire Test: Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Jil McIntosh, Apr. 18, 2006

4. Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road

Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off-road tests the Pirelli Scorpion ATR -- though only off-road -- on more than one vehicle, finding traction better than average on dirt and rocks. Writer Rick Pewe conducted the evaluation at Pirelli's Nevada launch event for the Scorpion ATR.

Review: Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tire - A Tough Tire (For Town and Dirt), Rick Pewe

5. Tire Rack

The Pirelli Scorpion ATR earns fourth place among all-terrain tires from consumers submitting reviews at Tire Rack. Owners say the Scorpion ATR performs well both on- and off-road, although some downgrade its performance on snow and ice.

Review: Pirelli Scorpion ATR, Contributors to Tire Rack

6. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requires manufacturers to test their tires for treadwear, traction and heat resistance, and to label the tires with these ratings. The Pirelli Scorpion ATR's treadwear rating places it in the top six percent of tires. It gets an A for traction on wet pavement (the maximum rating is AA) and a B for resistance to heat.

Review: Tire Ratings, Editors of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration