Michelin's Classic tires are designed for classic automobiles. Using modern materials and manufactured to original specifications, these tires are manufactured in small batches and designed to preserve the vehicle's driving character alongside period-correct aesthetics.
The XZX is Michelin's Grand Touring Summer tire developed as further refinement of the ZX design it replaced, itself an iteration on the X tire. Taking center stage in 1975, the XZX continued to push for improvements in traction with wide circumferential channels and a higher sipe density than its predecessors. With these refinements, Michelin was poised to deliver a tire that was even better equipped to handle warm, dry, and wet conditions.
This new release of the XZX retains its iconic symmetric tread pattern while benefiting from advancements in newer rubber compounding. The stepped tread design ensures the tire's ribs never break contact with the road’s surface for predictable handling, while maintaining the independent tread block flexibility to tackle harsher weather and unexpected surfaces. The evenly distributed channels and sipes intersect with the tire's wide circumferential grooves to efficiently battle hydroplaning on wet roads. The high sipe density gives the XZX even more biting edges to hold traction when the weather turns slippery.
The XZX's internal construction consists of a single-ply polyester casing beneath two high-strength, steel belts. A nylon reinforcement ply increases its handling responsiveness and aids in high-speed durability.
Los neumáticos Classic de Michelin han sido fabricados para automóviles antiguos. Utilizando una fabricación y materiales modernos con las especificaciones originales, estos neumáticos, son fabricados en lotes pequeños y han sido diseñados para preservar el carácter de conducción del vehículo y proporcionar una estética correcta de la época.
El XZX de Michelin pertenece a la categoría: Gran Turismo Para Veráno, y fue desarrollado como un reemplazo refinado del ZX. Adquiriendo protagonismo en 1975, el XZX continuó impulsando mejoras en la tracción, utilizando canales circunferenciales anchos y gran densidad de ranuras pequeñas en los bloques que su predecesor. Con estas mejoras Michelin se preparó para ofrecer un neumático mejor equipado para soportar condiciones climatológicas cálidas, secas y mojadas.
Este lanzamiento nuevo del XZX, mantiene el patrón icónico de la huella simétrica, mientras se beneficia de los compuestos de caucho nuevos y avanzados. El diseño escalonado de la huella asegura que el neumático nunca pierda el contacto con la carretera, permitiendo una maniobrabilidad predecible mientras mantiene la flexibilidad de los bloques independientes, para enfrentar condiciones climáticas adversas y superficies inesperadas. Una gran cantidad de ranuras pequeñas sobre los tacos del XZX aumenta el número de bordes adherentes para mantener tracción cuando se enfrentan condiciones resbalosas.
La construcción interna del XZX posee una estructura de una capa de poliéster por debajo de dos correas de acero con resistencia tensiones fuertes. Un refuerzo de una capa de nailon aumenta la respuesta al girar el volante y mejora la durbailidad durante su uso a velocidades altas.
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Tire Category: Classic
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Drivers consistently rate the Pirelli Scorpion STR as a strong highway all-season performer, with many praising its excellent dry traction (9-10 scores) and confident wet grip, including hydroplaning resistance. Treadwear receives positive feedback overall, though some note rapid wear in certain conditions. Comfort scores highlight a smooth, quiet ride for most drivers, with occasional mentions of road noise. Winter traction is generally reliable in snow and slush, though ice performance shows mixed results. While the majority of ratings are positive across categories, a small subset of users report lower satisfaction with tread life and noise, suggesting variability in long-term experiences.
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Most customers rate wet traction 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent wet grip and hydroplaning resistance. Scores 7-8 show reliable wet performance, with a few lower ratings noting occasional concerns in heavy rain.
...My mileage has suffered a loss of about 1 and one-half miles to the gallon, but handling, especially in wet weather, has more than made up for it...
This is a follow up to my original comments back in Sept 2007. As it has turned out, these tires are fantastic on my 02 Silverado. My mileage has suffered a loss of about 1 and one-half miles to the gallon, but handling, especially in wet weather, has more than made up for it. In 7,000 miles, Ive used 2/32 of treadware - also increased tire pressure to 37-38 pounds.
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298096
...Very good in the light snow conditions and heavy rains we experience here...
This is a great all around tire particularly for this car. Very good in the light snow conditions and heavy rains we experience here. Dry handling is superior and the car always feels balanced and stable.
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The Pirelli Scorpion STR delivers excellent snow traction with most ratings 9-10. Ice and deep snow performance is reliable (scores 7-8), though some note minor concerns in extreme winter conditions.
...The OEM Bridgestones were replaced with these Pirellis, and during a recent storm with a layer of ice followed by 8+ inches of snow, the difference was like night and day. The only way the vehicle broke loose was when I tried to force it with excessive acceleration...
I am in Missouri, so I don't get too much snow. The OEM Bridgestones were replaced with these Pirellis, and during a recent storm with a layer of ice followed by 8+ inches of snow, the difference was like night and day. The only way the vehicle broke loose was when I tried to force it with excessive acceleration. In all other regards, the tires are a slight improvement over the Bridgestones. They aren't as quiet as I had hoped they would be, but the noise is not intolerable. Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase.
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764268
...This tire kept me on the road and confident (which I'm not in snow). Our 500 foot driveway gets a ton of lake effect snow. I've never had an issue getting out even with 12+ inches of snow on the drive...
I bough a CX9 because it's a SUV that corners like a sports car. I'm from California where it is sunny all the time and moved to Michigan where snow seems to be on the ground 6 months out of 12. This tire kept me on the road and confident (which I'm not in snow).
Our 500 foot driveway gets a ton of lake effect snow. I've never had an issue getting out even with 12+ inches of snow on the drive.
On ice it's not as reliable (certainly would be good for a 2wd on ice) but good enough with AWD to stop and go.
I did a poor job of keeping up with tire rotation. So the front tires wore thin before the rear. Braking and handling did become worrisome with the thin treads. If I had maintained a good rotation they would have lasted another 10k plus (based upon rear tread life remaining).
I just replaced them with the exact same tire. My wife who is an aggressive driver already told me she appreciates the cornering, braking and handling improvements. Plan on getting another 70,000+ miles out of this set which I will be rotating on a regular frequency.
I would say it was a 50/50 split highway/city-back roads. My wife likes the back roads but we take long road trips so overall it balances out.
The drive road native is good with these on ice and snow and whatever nature throws my way.
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Most customers rate dry traction highly, with scores mostly 9s and 10s. Excellent grip and stable handling in dry conditions, though some variability exists. Ideal for highway-focused all-season use.
...The have much better traction, they corner better, they are quieter, and the ride improvement is fantastic!...
These tires were original equipment on my car, actually the Scorpion ST was. However, this STR has improved the handling of the car noticeably, and they are still great in our snowy mountains outside of Santa Fe, NM. I'm on my third set, they really "sit" the car into the road. Mileage is just so-so, but the performance is worth it. I don't care if I don't get 50K out of a tire, I want it to be there for me when I need it. These Pirellis fit the bill. You won't go wrong, especially if you get into wintry conditions. I'm aware that my vehicle, the Volvo XC70 in combination with this tire, makes a force to reckoned with in winter conditions.
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391593
...grip in dry great for a heavy truck...
Good overall tire. Wear well, good highways, grip in dry great for a heavy truck. Cosmetic sidewall cracking after 4 years. Just OK, not great in deep snow even with 4wd.
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363674
I feel in total control of the road...
I love this tire! At 72,000 miles on my first set I could still get mileage out of them according to BMW service department. I have an X3. I drive pretty hard but not insane. I feel in total control of the road; never slipped on wet roads. Have not had it on snow and ice much, but when I did I did not notice anything unusual. I highly recommend this tire!
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Most customers rate comfort as excellent with scores of 9s and 10s, highlighting a smooth ride and low noise. While some note occasional noise concerns, the majority praise its refined highway performance.
...The Pirelli's are much quieter and have a better ride than the Goodyears...
I know this is not very many miles yet , but I am impressed already after putting up with the stock Goodyear Wrangler HP's for 42000 miles . The Pirelli's are much quieter and have a better ride than the Goodyears . I know when buying tires you always have to compromise on something so I will see as time goes on .
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720879
...The Pirellis are very quiet, and have predictably good handling...
My Pirelli Scorpion AS tires have been excellent. Tires will probably last 55K miles, including many city miles, some boat towing, and Forest Service roads. I keep the alignment correct and pressure at 36psi, have rotated every 8K miles. The Pirellis are very quiet, and have predictably good handling. Hard braking will cause any unsecured cargo to move, but the tires hold their grip. Recommended without reservation.
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270430
...comfortable tire no road noise just all around great tire
Nice comfortable tire no road noise just all around great tire
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901677
Most customers report excellent tread life with scores of 9s and 10s, highlighting strong performance for highway all-season use. While some lower scores indicate varied experiences, the majority praise its long-lasting tread in typical driving conditions.
...A very comfortable tire, nice ride, quiet, and so far good treadwear...
Overall a great tire and a much better tire than the OEM Bridgestone Potenza's on an Infiniti FX35. A very comfortable tire, nice ride, quiet, and so far good treadwear. Excellent wet performance, but slightly slow turn-in and some sidewall flex keep it from being a great handling tire. Then again, pushing hard in a 4300 lb SUV may overwhelm most tires.
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346880
I have over 54k on these tires and I am super impressed...
I have over 54k on these tires and I am super impressed. I very possibly will buy another set. Just looking around now but I am very happy with the performance of these tires.
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751429
...At 30,000 miles with them, they needed to be replaced. Although I wont make it to the 65,000 warranted mileage, I probably can make it to 40-45,000...
Overall I am pleased with the Pirellis in comparison to the OEM Dunlop 5000. At 30,000 miles with them, they needed to be replaced. Although I wont make it to the 65,000 warranted mileage, I probably can make it to 40-45,000. Not bad for a heavy SUV like the ML. My lone complaint is cupping that is creating a good deal of road noise. This in spite of "religious" rotation every 6,000 miles.
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