Pirelli Scorpion STR Reviews - Page 2

Given 100% while driving a Land Rover Discovery 1 1996 (235/70 R16) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Probably the best tyres I've ever bought, had the last set for 4 years on 3 cars over all types of terrain and motorway. Taking into account the fact that the tyre is 70/30 on to off road rating a very good all round tyre. Extremely tough. I'm on my second set.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on June 3, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.2 DCi Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 60,000 average miles
Bought the STR to replace the original Dunlop SP200s on my X-Trail. The SP200 lasted for 20,000 miles on the front. The STR has been on for 60,000. No negative comments at all. Plus I have put at least 10k towing miles on these.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on May 22, 2012
Given 89% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.2 DCi Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 39,000 average miles
Had a set of four 225/55/17's on my X-Trail Columbia for 39,000 MILES and they are still legal - MOT'd yesterday. I don't drive like an idiot (hopefully) but I don't potter around either. These have had a good work out and will reach 40,000 very soon. Great tyre.
Helpful 65 - tyre reviewed on April 3, 2012
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Given 86% while driving a Volvo XC70 D5 (215/65 R16) on mostly motorways for 220,000 spirited miles
Came as OE on my XC70 and the 1st set lasted 48K miles before I changed them for the first time and they still had 3mm tread. Second set lasted 40k on more spirited m/way use. Subsequent sets have been 40K+ no problem. I have found them more than adequate on my car in all weathers. In snow/ice they have excellent traction and surefootedness. Last year in heavy snow was able to tow another car up a hill with no problem.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on February 10, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.2 DCi Sport (215/60 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 60 spirited miles
Great all round tyre, has never let me down and is good for grip and wear.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on January 29, 2012
Given 36% while driving a Jeep cherokee sport (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 12,000 easy going miles
The wore really quickly despite checking pressures weekly religiously. Very disappointed with grip under heavy breaking in wet conditions. Good grip in ice and snow at low speed.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on January 20, 2012
Given 57% while driving a Land Rover Range Rover V8 Vogue (255/55 R18 H) on mostly country roads for 14,000 spirited miles
Bought to replace the excellent, but obsolete, Scorpion ST tyres. In general driving there is not much to choose between the ST and the STR except the wear. STs lasted for 35k miles, STRs lasted for 14k miles. Disappointed.
Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on January 14, 2012
Given 47% while driving a Land Rover Range Rover P38 (255/55 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 28,000 average miles
Bought to replace Pirelli Scorpion ST in the same size, which were brilliant tyres on road, pretty good off it and gave 60k miles before needing replacement. The STR was a huge (and expensive) disappointment after the ST. Dry grip about the same as the ST, wet grip definitely worse, useless off road and in snow and lasted 28k before needing replacement. The only positive thing I can say is that they were slightly quieter than the STs. Would not recommend and will not be buying again.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on November 6, 2011
Given 83% while driving a Land Rover Discovery 1 1996 (235/70 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Very good tough tyre excellent in the wet or dry make sure you get the STR's not the STR A there is a distinct difference in tread pattern and so grip in snow
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on August 13, 2011
Given 93% while driving a Land Rover Range Rover Classic (235/70 R16) on mostly town for 1,000 average miles
Instant effect from the change to these tyres (Fulda Road tryes before). Tried to get Michelin Synchrome but they are no longer made. Found these tyres tyres to be even better and very well priced at ?70 each from Black Circles.
Use some McGuerriers tyre shine and they look wicked too.

They are road biased tyres but they can go off road too ( a bit).

Excellent tyre.
Not sure about wear yet as only had them on for a 1000 miles and they are still nobbly.
Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on June 27, 2010
Given 74% while driving a BMW (235/50 R18 H) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Exceptional in snow and ice condition they really are all weather tyres a great benefit to a bmw who's traction in snowy conditions can be challenging to say the least over 8000 miles I have lost 2mm of tread. only issue is the price had to replace one tyre at a cost of ?200 pound due to screw damage to the side wall
Helpful 20 - tyre reviewed on April 20, 2010