Pirelli Scorpion (S3) 235/50 R20 104W
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Technical specifications
Description
Pirelli Scorpion (S3) – the SUV specialist
The SCORPION™ (S3) is a premium Summer tyre developed in close collaboration with leading car manufacturers
- Outstanding performance on dry and wet roads – TÜV-tested for maximum safety
- High mileage for unforgettable adventures
- Comfortable and confident driving experience
The third generation of the SCORPION™ was developed for SUVs with the highest demands. As a high-performance Summer tyre, it combines the latest Pirelli technologies with close collaboration with leading car manufacturers – for unparalleled driving pleasure and maximum safety, on any road and in any weather.
Highest rating for braking on dry roads(¹) and handling on wet roads(¹) in the TÜV Premium Tyre Brand Tests:
SCORPION™ tyres have been specially developed to enhance your SUV driving experience – with greater safety, control and precision.
They deliver outstanding performance, especially in wet conditions:
- Best rating for wet handling(¹) in the TÜV Premium Tyre Tests
- Excellent ratings for wet braking(¹) and aquaplaning(¹) in the TÜV Premium Tyre Brand Tests
- 100% A rating for Wet grip(²) across the entire product range
Performance remains at the highest level even on dry roads – with leading values for dry braking(¹).
Low noise emissions and reduced vibrations:
SCORPION™ tyres are specifically designed for a comfortable driving experience. They ensure quiet and pleasant journeys – thanks to low noise emissions(³) and smooth handling, which has been optimised through special tests to reduce tyre-related vibrations.
Excellent mileage and efficiency:
SCORPION™ tyres are the premium choice for SUV drivers. Thanks to a specially developed tread design, braking and handling performance remain consistently high throughout the entire life of the tyre. In addition, their low rolling resistance(4) ensures high efficiency – making every journey, especially long distances, even more enjoyable.
Drive in style:
The contrasting design of the tyre sidewall emphasises the individual style of your SUV.
Optimised layout:
Coordinated tread stiffness for excellent handling on dry roads and high mileage – specially developed for the requirements of heavy SUVs.
New groove angles and optimised arrangement of cross grooves:
Virtually developed for low noise and high acoustic comfort. The result: a quieter, more precise driving experience, supported by a progressive sipe design.
Deep, continuous transverse grooves and sipes:
Optimised negative profile for reliable braking performance in wet conditions and a permanently attractive tread pattern.
Revised tread and new high-performance polymer:
High mileage and low rolling resistance thanks to optimised pressure distribution and reduced shoulder deformation – combined with consistent performance thanks to the new rubber compound.
New generation of softeners:
Improved Wet grip thanks to increased grip contribution from innovative softener technology.
Legal information:
(¹) TÜV Premium Brand Report No. 713384205. Tests carried out in September 2025 by TÜV with tyre size 235/55R19. Wet braking: Pirelli Scorpion™ (S3) (100) compared to Bridgestone Turanza 6 (89.9), Continental PremiumContact 7 (102.0), Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (97.4), Michelin Primacy 5 (98.9). Wet handling: Pirelli Scorpion™ (S3) (100) compared to Bridgestone Turanza 6 (94.5), Continental PremiumContact 7 (97.1), Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (93.7), Michelin Primacy 5 (91.5). Dry braking: Pirelli Scorpion™ (S3) (100) compared to Bridgestone Turanza 6 (92.0), Continental PremiumContact 7 (98.5), Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (92.2), Michelin Primacy 5 (93.2). Aquaplaning in a straight line: Pirelli Scorpion™ (S3) (100) compared to Bridgestone Turanza 6 (99.8), Continental PremiumContact 7 (96.1), Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (100.4), Michelin Primacy 5 (99.2). Rolling resistance: Pirelli Scorpion™ (S3) (100) compared to Bridgestone Turanza 6 (102.9), Continental PremiumContact 7 (104.3), Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (95.7), Michelin Primacy 5 (110.0).
(²) All tyre sizes available at product launch were rated ‘A’ for Wet grip on the EU label.
(³) All tyre sizes available at product launch were rated ‘A-B’ for noise level on the EU label.
(4) All tyre sizes available at product launch were rated ‘B’ for rolling resistance on the EU label.
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
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