Pirelli Scorpion Winter. Winter Is Coming
On November 15th it’s time to fit your car with winter tires, but already from October 15th you will be able to replace summer’s compound and maybe anticipate everyone on the occasion of some trip looking for early snow.
The importance of complying with winter guidelines
Although some motorists still do not give the right importance to this directive, the seasonal tire change is something that goes in close contact with the safety of every driver on the road, since with the arrival of autumn and therefore of winter, you must cope with more slippery road surfaces, which can be covered in frost, water, or even snow and ice.
Choose the right tires to tackle the road ahead
Needless to say, therefore, the need for a tire capable of adapting to this particular scenario is of crucial importance, but be aware that this doesn’t mean we won’t have any sort of fun at the wheel then.
The Michelin Scorpion Winter proposal
One of the most popular products in the winter tires category comes from Pirelli, which thanks to the Scorpion Winter puts in place a rubber able to cope with the harsher temperatures and the most extreme road conditions of the cold season. The Scorpion Winter are equipped with special V-shaped grooves, which allow an optimal drainage of water and snow, but at the same time do not penalize your ride comfort, also resulting silent while rolling.
A challenging test drive
These tires are particularly aimed at the world of SUVs and Crossovers and our test at the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has confirmed their effectiveness, demonstrating an incredible ability to adapt to the transition from dry asphalt to slippery ground and even on a winding road covered with a light layer of sand.
Test passed with excellent feedbacks
The aspect that surprised us the most, however, was the perception of “wearing” a summer tire for the exceptional grip while cornering, despite the different needs of this type of tire and the weight of the Stelvio, undoubtedly one of the best performance SUV available today.
The tires of our test
Front Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Winter | 255/45 R20
Rear Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Winter| 255/45 R20
Find out more about the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires on Euroimport’s catalogue by clicking here.
Words by Carlo Brema
Photos by Gian Romero