Most customers give wet traction high scores of 8-10, praising confident grip in rain. Some note concerns with ratings between 0-6.
December 26, 2003
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...Cornering now is a breeze, snow - bring it on, Rain - Great...
I have a NISSAN PATHFINDER 02 which came with BRIDGESTONE DUELER 689, which ----. After driving around for 12000 miles with them I got rid of them and bought me a new set of tires (PIRELLI SCORPION STR-A). They are of course a litle harder than my older tires but far better in every other aspect. Cornening now is a breeze, snow - bring it on, Rain - Great. I like a fast response even from a SUV and with these tires makes it possible. At 245/65 R17 you get a 520 A A which is great. Ive always used MICHELIN tires to replace my stock tires, this was the first time I used PIRELLI. I would certainly purchase these again.
Keep in mind PIRELLI tires have always been a better built tire but it is also a bit harder then the average tire. (PERFORMANCE)
P.S. I Work in a PORT where we get all kinds of cars and truck with different tires.
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly On Road
Location: Newark , NJ
Driving Style: Spirited
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March 11, 2004
...They corner great when its dry and in the rain. I drive fast and these tires stay with me the entire time...
These tires are great. Ive only had them for about 500 miles and I can really tell the difference. I live in Philadelphia so they get every type of conditions posible. They corner great when its dry and in the rain. I drive fast and these tires stay with me the entire time. No screeching in turns and no burn outs. They ride a little stiff over Philadelphia potholes but they make up for it when it counts. They are a big improvement on the Laredos that came with the truck. They sceeched when you turned the wheel. I may never buy any other type of tire again. Definatley recommended.
Vehicle: 1999 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Laredo
Miles Driven on Tires: 400
Driving Conditions: Mostly On Road
Location: Phila, PA
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 20, 2006
...Excellent dry and wet cornering; I havent explored their limits yet but they stick better than my last tires ever did...
Good Tires that deserve their high ratings. Though the tread pattern is not aggressive they have been great on ice and light snow. I live on a twisty dirt road that has been snow and ice covered and most of the time I havent needed 4WD. Quiet and true on the hwy. Excellent dry and wet cornering; I havent explored their limits yet but they stick better than my last tires ever did; Ive already scared some imports on the on/off ramps.
Vehicle: 1994 Jeep Wrangler
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers rate dry traction between 8-10, praising confident grip and stability. A few note lower scores (3-7), but most highlight strong highway performance with responsive handling in dry conditions.
December 06, 2005
...The dry handling is better-higher grip with 35psi all around, ( I stepped down in size to get better turn in response)...
I drive mostly smooth but sometimes enjoy a good blast if I have the space. I use a V8 yrailer towing class 3/4 Ltd Explorer (pretty heavy) for everthing from highway driving at 75 -80, pulling a 22 boat and launching from some unimproved ramps, driving unloaded and loading heavy with weight and have found the tires to be much better than oe. The braking performance of the car seems to have improved, (some panic stops that I thought I was going to back end someone) The dry handling is better-higher grip with 35psi all around, ( I stepped down in size to get better turn in response) the wet is definitely better and the noise and ride have not really changed from what I can tell. The rim size is only 16", that is the big limiter to higher g force. Fords previous way of trying to keep the wagon upright.
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly On Road
Location: Warren, nj
Driving Style: Spirited
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November 17, 2007
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...no squealing or black marking in turns, very little weights to balance, no squealing or black marking in turns, very stable when towing 10,000 - 12,000# loads, excellent dry traction...
having owned over 135 different vehicles in my time, and hundreds of tires, I was pleasantly surprised at these. I reviewed everything out there in this size for 3 months before buying these, and I wouldnt hesitate to put them on everything else I could. In fact, im going to buy 2 more sets soon for 2 more trucks I now have. Perfectly round, very little weights to balance, no squealing or black marking in turns, very stable when towing 10,000 - 12,000# loads, excellent dry traction, I just cant say enough good about them. This is the first time I have ever written a public tire review, so that in itself speaks volumes for this product.
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty 4wd Crew Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: All On Road
Location: Miami, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise ride comfort and low noise, with most scoring 7-10. Many rate comfort 9s and 10s, noting smooth handling. A few report lower comfort (scores 0-6), but even these highlight quiet operation.
January 23, 2009
...Ride is comfortable, noise is low, and the tires are VERY responsive to driver input...
Our 2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring came with 245/50/20 tires, which size sharply limited the availability of replacements. The OEM Bridgestone Duelers were done at 40K, so after much shopping, I settled on the Pirellis, with one of the major considerations being the tread life guarantee. Every other tire available at the time I bought these was categorized as a "Sport" tire, with no mileage guarantee. Well, the Mazda is a zoom-zoom machine, but at 4300 pounds, not exactly an autocross mount, so this was kind of a bummer when laying out 8 large to reshoe the beast. Now that they're on, we are delighted with them. They are a MUCH better tire than the Bridgestones; superior in every measure. We live in central Maryland, so haven''t had any serious snow to deal with, but the few inches we've had have not been a problem with the STR A's. Ride is comfortable, noise is low, and the tires are VERY responsive to driver input. We're very happy with them and highly recommend.
Vehicle: 2007 Mazda CX-9 AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: Eldersburg, MD
Driving Style: Average
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April 22, 2005
...The ride is confortable and noice is not a factor...
when i went to get these tires installed i noticed that it felt heavy. sure enough i checked on the specs and it weighted 43 lbs which is 6-9 lbs more than others in this class. Interesting, the only other tire that weighted this much was the also highly rated Yokohama Geolander ht. Maybe i should be buying tires by the pound. Anyway, just completed a 700 mile trip in dry and wet condtions and the tire is terrific. The ride is confortable and noice is not a factor. The tire handles really well. I will not use in snow as i have a set of Dunlop snows. There was no problem getting them balanced as some have reported. They cost just a few bucks more than some others but are an H rated tire. I think they are a good buy
Vehicle: 1997 Mitsubishi Montero
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: All On Road
Location: coopersburg, pa
Driving Style: Average
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September 26, 2011
...ride, handling and lack of noise is extremely satisfying... The car rides like a limo yet handles and corners like a car half it's size...
Second set on an Expedition EL- big car. ride, handling and lack of noise is extremely satisfying. I've never had problems with balancing. The car always rides like a limo yet handles and corners like a car half it's size. Only negative is that they are okay in the snow, not great. We go to VT and I would not recommend them in heavy snow. otherwise a great tire.
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: Long Island, NY
Driving Style: Spirited
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Customers praise treadwear durability with many 9s and 10s, though some report premature wear with scores as low as 0-3. High scores highlight long-lasting performance, while lower ratings indicate concerns.
September 13, 2013
I still have these original tires now with a little over 100,000 miles and plan on replacing them very shortly as the tread is finally wearing down... Great treadwear having rotated tires at each oil change every 5000-6000 miles...
I still have these original tires now with a little over 100,000 miles and plan on replacing them very shortly as the tread is finally wearing down; likely with the same tires. Great treadwear having rotated tires at each oil change every 5000-6000 miles. No other issues.
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Edge Limited AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 99,999
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEESBURG, VA
Driving Style: Average
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January 22, 2005
These tires are Load Range E Truck tires, highway rib and have treadwear like they were made of iron, easly going to be around for 65,000 miles...
These tires are Load Range E Truck tires, highway rib and have treadwear like they were made of iron, easly going to be around for 65,000 miles. They have a less than great resistance to hydroplaning when the truck is empty (most of the time) but when carring even a light load or trailer they are like a completely different tire, cutting through standing water like it wasnt there. They do have a minor drawback in that the open tread design picks up gravel all the time and eventually throws it back at the truck, so that is a concern as eventually its going to chip the paint without fender extensions. On the plus side they deliver a level of handling that is surprisingly good, well beyond average. They were replacements for non-load rated General tires of the same size that were very soft riding and quiter but didnt last, seeing only 28,000 miles before they were worn enough that wet weather traction was affected. These are an excellent choice for on road extended driving and I recommend them highly, unloaded wet weather tracting aside. So much so that I bought a second set for my other truck of the same kind, only in size 265/70R17s. Cant say much more about a high recommendation beyond I already bought more of the same.
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Sierra 1500HD 2wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: All On Road
Location: Copperas Cove, TX
Driving Style: Average
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March 11, 2014
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...These are very nice tires that wear extremely well...
Picked up these tires to supplement the Hankook OE tires. Bought as take-offs from a F-350 with less than 50 miles on them. These are very nice tires that wear extremely well.
These tires are substantially better than the OE tires which are still periodically in service. But then comparing P radials with LT radials isn't fair.
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F150 XLT Sup Cab 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: EDISON, NJ
Driving Style: Average
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Customers report excellent snow and ice grip with many 9-10 scores, but significant concerns (0-6 ratings) highlight mixed winter performance. All-Season use shows variability in deeper snow and ice traction.
July 25, 2007
Wet traction scary, not at all confidence inspiring...
Wet traction scary, not at all confidence inspiring. Dry traction pulling into traffic in a hurry (not floored) not so great, way too easy to start wheels spinning. Wouldnt buy them again.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 Ext
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: All On Road
Location: Stockton, CA
Driving Style: Average
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December 27, 2005
Not a great tire for this SUV, almost hydroplanned twice and 360 on highway in slush during a two week period. I drive 40 miles/hour when people are fying past me in snowy conditions... Great dry road driving, but any rain or snow forget it, stay home...
Not a great tire for this SUV, almost hydroplanned twice and 360 on highway in slush during a two week period. I drive 40 miles/hour when people are fying past me in snowy conditions. I feel this tire should not be recommended for this vehicle. Great dry road driving, but any rain or snow forget it, stay home..
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly On Road
Location: Manchester, nh
Driving Style: Average
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June 19, 2006
...Snow traction is nonexistant, my wife got stuck in a hard-packed parking lot with a slope of about 1 inch drop every 10 or 12 ft (so very slight). I had to pull her out with my Audi A4Q (that has ultra high performance summer tires on it)...
This is a terrible tire. It is impossible to keep the STRa balanced. The tires are now so out of round that the shop cant add enough weight to bring them into balance (I balance and rotate ever 5,000 miles). The tires drove well when new, but became a nightmare after only a few thousand miles. Steering wheel vibration is unbearable, they are unpredictable in cornering, and they track very poorly at highway speeds. Snow traction is nonexistant, my wife got stuck in a hard-packed parking lot with a slope of about 1 inch drop every 10 or 12 ft (so very slight). I had to pull her out with my Audi A4Q (that has ultra high performance summer tires on it). Dont waste your time with these tires. The money (and time) you spend attempting to keep them balanced is better spent on a better tire.
Vehicle: 2000 Lexus RX300
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: All On Road
Location: Lookout Mtn., GA
Driving Style: Average
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