NHTSA-reported issues for Pirelli Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter Passenger
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (368) · Sidewall (174) · Tread / Belt (131) · Valve (21) · TPMS (13)
Reported across: 1981 – 1998 (4 years)
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA — they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Specs
| Brand | Pirelli |
|---|---|
| Model | Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter Passenger |
| Season | winter |
| Type | truck-suv |
| UTQG treadwear | N/A |
| UTQG traction | N/A |
| UTQG temperature | N/A |
| Mileage warranty | N/A |
| Noise (dB) | N/A |
| Introduced | N/A |
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Pirelli Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter Passenger: what the numbers tell you
Manufacturer treadwear data for the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter Passenger is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.
Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a winter tire built for the truck-suv segment, the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow Winter Passenger is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.
When you're ready to switch to snow tires , the Scorpion Ice & Snow from Pirelli is a winter tire designed to provide excellent handling and driver comfort in the harshest weather conditions. Offering exceptional grip and traction, as well as low road noise at low temperatures. The tire features an asymmetric tread pattern that ensures traction through water and snow. Angled tread blocks and wide longitudinal grooves give drivers confident and consistent performance no matter the weather. The Scorpion Ice & Snow comes with a reinforced sidewall for optimum safety and control. Features & Benefits Designed for use on CUVs and SUVs in winter weather conditions; should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit Multi-edge tread blocks enhance grip on snowy roads by creating additional biting edges and putting more rubber on the road Four wide grooves drain water out of the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning on slippery roads Robust casing increases strength and durability while also boosting handling Specialized tread design improves traction and lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers.
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Last verified 2026-06-09.