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Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Overview
When the world’s fifth largest tyre manufacturer, Pirelli, plans to produce an SUV tyre the results are surely going to be very remarkable. And, considering its experience in the exciting and highly competitive field of motorsport rallying, the upshot will be downright impressive. The outcome that we are talking about is called the Pirelli Scorpion ATR, an SUV tyre, which has been renowned for its off-road and on-road performance for over half a decade. So much so, that the off-roading enthusiasts around the country were importing it long before it was officially introduced in India by Pirelli.
And ever since the company forayed into the Indian market, the tyre’s popularity has grown many folds thanks to its superior ground-hugging properties that work properly for both on and off road. The tyre is aimed at premium SUV buyers, such as Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and so on. However, an elaborate size availability makes the tyre compatible with many SUVs from different segments such as the Renault Duster, Mahindra Scorpio, Hyundai Creta, etc.
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Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Compound
The advanced compound of the Pirelli Scorpion ATR is inclined towards a softer side. A soft compound lends the tyre an exceptional grip on tarmac and is very accommodating on off-road routes as well. A softer tread compound allows the tread to squeeze and expand on the undulations of a tarmac thereby increasing the effectiveness of the contact patch on the road.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Construction
Like most of the tyres in this category, the Scorpion ATR is based on the radial ply construction. It also has a very discreet tread pattern that optimizes its on-road and off-road performance. The central tread pattern has a curved grooved pattern, which is rarely seen in an off-road tyre. Most off-road tyres like to go for a rather squared-off design, such as the Goodyear Wrangler AT/SA.
However, the curved grooves on the ScorpionATR ease water expulsion, while being driven on wet roads and provide a reassuring grip on the off-road. The central tread pattern is complemented by wide and thick shoulder blocks which make manoeuvrability easy in tricky off-road situations. The same goes for the sidewalls that are bolstered with a robust carcass that makes it fairly resistant to damage. An interlocked independent tread-lock pattern ensures the acoustic comfort and cuts down tyre noise substantially. This pattern also helps in directional stability.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Performance
Rather than being a full blow off-road tyre, the Scorpion ATR is more focused at being a balance between on-road and off-road performance. This is made possible with the use of a soft compound and the specific tread pattern. A combination of this gives the Scorpion ATR superior road holding capability along with very competitive off-road manners. However, it is worth noting that the tyre still lacks in heavy duty off-road performance and is not suitable for extreme trail driving. When it comes to its on-road grip one can be assured of an exceptional performance which is on par with its competitors and in many cases even better. The braking distance is also well in check, thanks to the wide shoulder blocks. Moreover, the strong carcass for the side walls ensures that its structure doesn’t collapse too much under hard braking to maintain driver’s confidence. All of this also does enhance high-speed drives, however, one can’t expect an all-terrain tyre to perform as a sports tyre and the ATR does have its own limitations.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Sizes
The Scorpion tyre is available in the following tyre sizes:
| 235/70 R 16 105T | BUY NOW |
| 245/70 R 16 107T | BUY NOW |
| 265/65 R 17 112T | BUY NOW |
| 275/65 R 17 115T | BUY NOW |
| 275/70 R 16 114T | BUY NOW |
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Price
The Scorpion ATR attracts import duties as it is manufactured abroad and its prices are pushed towards the upper end of the category. The tyre starts at a base price of Rs. 8,000* for the 235/70 R 16 105T and goes all the way up to Rs. 18,000* for the biggest available size of 265/65 R 17 115T.
*Approx. prices mentioned above. Actual prices may differ.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Fuel Efficiency
The tread is designed in a way so as to minimize the rolling resistance with the help of cutting-edge designing. As the tyre itself is targeted towards performance-oriented use, the fuel efficiency benefits are also fairly restricted. However, the ATR will easily achieve the fuel efficiency claimed by the vehicle manufacturer under standard conditions.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Warranty
The Scorpion ATR comes with a 4-year standard warranty and Pirelli will replace the tyre for any manufacturing defects such as scaling/peeling of tread material and blisters on the tyres.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Speed Rating
The tyre has a speed rating ‘T’ implying that it can be safely driven to a top speed of 190 kmph at maximum load. This maximum load is specific for each tyre and for the Scorpion ATR’s India range it varies from 925 kg to 1215 kg for a single tyre. This essentially means that each tyre can take up a load more than the weight of a Maruti Suzuki Baleno ZXi!
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Competitors
With the Indian tyre market booming with each passing month and year, the Scorpion ATR has a lot of competition to fend off. A few to name are MRF Wanderer AT, Goodyear Wrangler AT/SA, CEAT Czar A/T and Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S.
Pirelli Scorpion ATR Tyre Vehicle Compatibility
Thankfully, this tyre is available for a very large fleet of vehicles because of a fairly common wheel size it’s made for. The SUVs include the likes of:
| Audi | Q5 |
| Audi | Q3 |
| Audi | Q7 |
| Audi | A8 |
| Audi | Q3 |
| BMW | X6 |
| BMW | X5 |
| Chevrolet | Captiva |
| Force | One SUV |
| Force | Gurkha |
| Ford | Endeavour |
| Honda | CRV |
| Hyundai | Creta |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe |
| Isuzu | MU 7 |
| Isuzu | D-Max |
| Isuzu | D-Max V Cross |
| Jaguar | XF |
| Land Rover | Range Rover |
| Land Rover | Discovery 4 |
| Mahindra | Scorpio |
| Renault | Duster |
Verdict
The Scorpion ATR will certainly impress you with high-performance characteristic both on and off-road, especially if you were using tyres form a local brand. The ATRs will lend you a big performance edge over the rivals and will drastically improve the ride and handling of your dear SUV. It has the ability to make every on-road drive comfortable and every off-road drive fun and peaceful. Yes, the price is quite a lot, especially when you consider the competition. But when it comes to finding a reliable companion for your weekend off-road trips which also doubles as a grippy road tyre then this is the tyre for you.
