Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT -- SL in 275/70R18!

[Markarian421]

Looks like we have another standard load 3 peak AT option in 275/70R18. I'm having trouble finding specs though, the Pirelli page is vague, one online site lists them as about 60 lbs each (?!?) in which case why not just get a K03? [Edit: Pirelli says ~48 lbs for 275/70R18 116S.] I'll add them to my spreadsheet once I can find reliable specs. (Tire Rack doesn't list this size yet, but they say the 275/65R18 is 46 lbs which is more reasonable.)

SCORPION™ XTM AT 275/70R18 | Pirelli

Specs according to Discount Tire, but I don't believe them (the weight at least -- that's an E load tire weight!).

 

[COSmurf]

Nice looking tire but if they are indeed 59 lbs, I agree that it makes more sense to just get a more robust tire at that point.

 

[Blue Sky]

Ugh, I’m still scarred from those Pirelli scorpion at plus I ran years ago that turned into dogshit at 20k.
Not sure I GAF about these.

Side note: thank you for making the LC tire spreadsheet. Seriously. It’s awesome.

 

[Curtice]

Weight apparently is 48 lbs

I contacted Pirelli and asked about the 275/70-18 tires in SL load and this was their reply:

Hello Curtice,

Thank you for contacting Pirelli North America.

SCORPION™ XTM AT - 47.96

Thank You.

 

[Area 51]

Pirelli is owned by Michelin.
Based on personal high speed, high temp testing, the Michelin equivalent is a better tire, thats why i run them.