In praise of the Perelli scorpion AS Plus 3

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

bobward757

Well-Known Member
Joined
Mar 2, 2021
Posts
53
Reaction score
26
Location
44406
Hello everyone, I put the Perelli‘s on back in November and half but 25,000 miles across Ohio Pennsylvania and New York and a lot of snow and wet driving.

I can say unequivocally these are the best all season winter tires I have ever driven.

The most impressive quality is there wet handling. These tires move water better then the turbines in the Hoover Dam.

The second most impressive quality is that they are nice and quiet on the highway when it’s dry.

When you’re looking for a set of terrific winter capable all season tires next fall keep these at the top of your list you won’t be disappointed.

Safe expeditions!
 

Andy Terry

Member
Joined
Mar 21, 2019
Posts
10
Reaction score
6
Location
kingsport, tn
This is good to hear. I just ordered a set. Tire rack recommended them over the Michelin premier LTX, which I have on at the moment. Said they are better in the wet, snow and quieter
 

rd618

Full Access Members
Joined
Nov 1, 2021
Posts
672
Reaction score
317
Location
new york
Nice, I was looking at the same ones. Few posts on this forum about tires already. but good to hear a first hand testimony. I'm partial to Michelin Defender LTX M/S had them on an Explorer never got stuck, but always nice to have options.
 

DMSA

New Member
Joined
Aug 28, 2020
Posts
1
Reaction score
0
Location
Doylestown Pa
Same here I purchased PS Verde II for my 2020 Platinum Max just 5000 miles after the Hankooks
Really great times !!
 

Johnathan M

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 8, 2016
Posts
90
Reaction score
35
Location
Klingerstown, PA
I purchased my 2013 extended length king ranch in May of last year. When I bought it I believe it had Bridgestone tires on and it ran really smooth. I replaced them because they were shot and I put Perelli scorpion all-terrain plus tires on. They look really good on the vehicle but ever since putting them on I’ve had vibration at highway speeds.

I have access to a shop where my father-in-law works so I always mount and balance all my own tires. I’ve been doing that for years. These tires took a lot of weight to balance. I rebalance them a couple months later and that improved the vibration issue, but they still had a vibration. Based on my experience I would not buy these tires again. I may have just gotten one or two bad tires, but it’s very annoying to have that vibration when I know it was smooth with the previous tires.
 

3rd Expyowner123

Full Access Members
Joined
Apr 7, 2018
Posts
143
Reaction score
33
Location
78504
I have the PS Verde AS II's and I am very pleased. Only fault is I get a slight vibration at about 85mph which seems to persist after rotation and rebalance.
Have Michelin's on my other cars. I would buy the Pirelli's again for my 2018 with 22"rims.
 

tecco

Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2013
Posts
8
Reaction score
1
Location
Illinois
I have always been a "Michelin Man" but also recently went with the AT3s. Have had Scorpins in the past and was less than impressed but, the new design of the AT3 is a big improvement. Used in Rain, Snow, Dry, works well, quiet ride, good handling. That my 2 cents
 

TheDoug

Full Access Members
Joined
Apr 20, 2019
Posts
527
Reaction score
288
Location
Mansfield, TX
I agree the Verde as3 are a huge improvement over stock.

Mileage warranty says 70000
 

ManUpOrShutUp

Full Access Members
Joined
Mar 27, 2016
Posts
2,042
Reaction score
1,081
Location
PA
I had the Pirelli Scorpion STRs on my truck when I first purchased it. Loved them in the rain and snow. Pretty good on the highway as well. A little soft in the corners, but not terrible. The big failure for me was treadlife. In less than 35k miles they were down to 2/32. I couldn't find anyone to prorate them; every shop kept telling me that Pirelli doesn't honor the warranty and would leave the shop to foot the bill. Finally, I got Sam's Club to prorate them and despite all the hassle, I went with the same tires again. In less than 35k I was back where I started. I went with the Michelin Defenders the next time around and the time after that. They're not as good in the snow, but better on the highway (where I do most of my driving anyway) and actually run longer than their rated treadwear. My wife currently has Pirelli P3s on her Honda (came with it) and they're not wearing well either. It would take a lot to convince me to ever buy another Pirelli. Despite being pretty good overall, the treadwear is just so, so bad.
 
Top