Scorpion Pirelli XTM - my impressions / review

[deepspacesky]

Initial Impressions: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (285/65R20)
I just installed the Pirelli Scorpion XTM ATs in 285/65R20, and since there isn’t much real‑world info out there on this tire for Cybertruck owners, I wanted to share some early impressions for anyone considering them as their next setup.

For context, I came from the factory Pirelli Scorpion ATRs, which unfortunately only lasted about 15,000 miles. That one’s mostly on me—I didn’t stay on top of the recommended 6,250‑mile rotations. Life got busy, I put it off, and by the time I went in, all four were basically done. I’ve done a handful of launches to show off the truck, some light off‑roading, and carried heavy cargo occasionally, but I still think the lack of rotations was the main culprit. Expensive lesson learned. When getting the XTMs installed, I also learned I have a wheel alignment issue (photos attached). I’ve already scheduled Tesla service to take care of that.

Ride Quality & Road Feel
Compared to the factory ATRs, the XTMs feel very similar overall, with a few differences:

• Noise: Maybe 2–5% louder. Nothing dramatic.
• Ride height: The truck feels about 10% taller. I know that sounds odd, but that’s the sensation.
• Weight/response: Slightly heavier feel—maybe 5–10%—but again, this is just seat‑of‑the‑pants feedback.
• Stiffness: A bit stiffer, though I’m not sure how much of that is the new tread depth vs. my alignment issue.

Where the XTMs really stand out is how they handle road imperfections. With the ATRs, you could feel every ripple in the pavement. The XTMs smooth that out significantly. The truck feels more planted and more comfortable over uneven surfaces. I don’t know how much of that is simply the deeper tread, but the improvement is noticeable. I don't feel the road imperfections as much anymore.

I don’t have efficiency data yet, but I’ll report back once I’ve put more miles on them.

Looks & Load Rating
Visually, these tires are much more aggressive than the ATRs. Honestly, the ATRs paired with the Core Wheels always looked a little out of place on the Cybertruck. The XTMs swing hard in the opposite direction—maybe even too aggressive depending on your taste—but I think most people wanting a tougher look will appreciate them.

The higher load rating also gives me peace of mind for hauling, and also nice to have off‑road use. If I had to choose again, I’d still pick these.

Availability Concerns
One thing worth mentioning: Tire Rack originally showed these as discontinued due to limited inventory. When I contacted them, they said Pirelli is no longer producing this tire in the Cybertruck size. I reached out to Pirelli directly, but they didn’t confirm or deny it. America’s Tire was able to order them and showed around 100 units in stock at the time.

So availability is a bit unclear. If you go with these, just keep in mind that future replacements might be harder to source. I’m hoping Pirelli continues supporting this size because I wanted something close to ATR efficiency but capable of off‑roading like the KO3s.

Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m happy with the switch so far. Better comfort, tougher look, higher load rating, and still close to the factory feel. I’ll update once I have more data on efficiency and long‑term performance.

If anyone has questions or wants specific test, impressions, or photos, feel free to ask.

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[Hangpilot]

Thanks for posting on this

 

[Cyber_Cinema]

Thanks for posting, these are what I’ve been looking at getting once my stock pirellis wear out. Seems like a perfect mix of efficiency, aggressive looks, and off-road capability.

 

[GardensCT]

Why are you blaming rotations when your alignment is so far off? Premature wear is def from alignment.

 

[SlegMD]

I got 15.7k miles out of my ATR with rotation. Been fairly common on the forum.

XTM have been great so far, unfortunately summer hit here in phoenix so I cannot give long term efficiency estimates. Had a few days of 415kw/m compared to lifetime 392kw/m with ATR

 

[zip]

Thanks for the review! How do these compare to OEM A/T?

 

[yamadirt]

Does anyone know where to purchase the original Foundation Series Tires? I can’t get them anywhere. Not even at the Tesla website. If anybody knows, please reply.

 

[deepspacesky]

A couple more early impressions.

For anyone considering a Cybertruck and weighing the Core vs. Mantle wheels, I’ve found that the Core wheels with the covers pair surprisingly well with off‑road tires that have a more aggressive sidewall. If you’re planning to upgrade in that direction, the combination really helps balance the overall look. I never disliked the stock setup as much as some people did, but it always felt slightly off—and now I realize the sidewall design was the missing piece.

I actually came close to buying a set of Mantle wheels paired with the Goodyear Wrangler Territory RTs. After test‑driving a Cybertruck service vehicle equipped with them, I decided against it. The RTs rode extremely harshly—far rougher than I’d ever consider acceptable coming from the Pirelli ATRs. To be fair, there were plenty of unknowns with that service vehicle: tire pressure, tread depth, alignment, and general condition. But even accounting for those variables, the ride quality was bad enough that it completely changed my mind.

On the earlier point about tire rotations: both Tesla and America’s Tire independently mentioned that my uneven wear pattern would accelerate tire aging if I didn’t stay on top of rotations. So the “blame rotations” feedback wasn’t random—they both pointed to the same thing. I don't know how true this is.

As for efficiency, this is still extremely early data, but I was averaging around ~340 Wh/mi before on the Scorpion ATRs. Over the last 10 miles with these new tires, I’m seeing roughly 420–460 Wh/mi. It’s a noticeable jump, but again, very early and my driving is mostly city with some highway mixed in. I’ll share more once I’ve put additional miles on them.

I’m also curious whether correcting the wheel alignment will help with comfort or efficiency. My service appointment is next Friday, so I’ll update once I have more information.

 

[pricedm]

Tirerack

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/goodyear-wrangler-territory-rt

 

[Jager]

... both Tesla and America’s Tire independently mentioned that my uneven wear pattern would accelerate tire aging if I didn’t stay on top of rotations. So the “blame rotations” feedback wasn’t random—they both pointed to the same thing. I don't know how true this is.

As for efficiency, this is still extremely early data, but I was averaging around ~340 Wh/mi before on the Scorpion ATRs. Over the last 10 miles with these new tires, I’m seeing roughly 420–460 Wh/mi.

I’m also curious whether correcting the wheel alignment will help with comfort or efficiency.

Uneven wear patterns are a symptom of a problem, not the cause.

You'll typically see faster wear in the rear on an AWD CT, and on the front in a Beast. Tire rotations don't reduce tire consumption. They simply balance out that front/rear wear bias.

Uneven wear on a single tire - more pronounced in the center, or the outer edges - can be caused by over or under inflated tires, or by misalignment.

You're not going to see greater compliance/comfort with an alignment. Likewise, unless your current alignment is grossly out-of-spec, it's not likely to improve efficiency

Keep us posted on the new shoes.

 

[Leifmb]

Initial Impressions: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT (285/65R20)
I just installed the Pirelli Scorpion XTM ATs in 285/65R20, and since there isn’t much real‑world info out there on this tire for Cybertruck owners, I wanted to share some early impressions for anyone considering them as their next setup.

For context, I came from the factory Pirelli Scorpion ATRs, which unfortunately only lasted about 15,000 miles. That one’s mostly on me—I didn’t stay on top of the recommended 6,250‑mile rotations. Life got busy, I put it off, and by the time I went in, all four were basically done. I’ve done a handful of launches to show off the truck, some light off‑roading, and carried heavy cargo occasionally, but I still think the lack of rotations was the main culprit. Expensive lesson learned. When getting the XTMs installed, I also learned I have a wheel alignment issue (photos attached). I’ve already scheduled Tesla service to take care of that.

Ride Quality & Road Feel
Compared to the factory ATRs, the XTMs feel very similar overall, with a few differences:

• Noise: Maybe 2–5% louder. Nothing dramatic.
• Ride height: The truck feels about 10% taller. I know that sounds odd, but that’s the sensation.
• Weight/response: Slightly heavier feel—maybe 5–10%—but again, this is just seat‑of‑the‑pants feedback.
• Stiffness: A bit stiffer, though I’m not sure how much of that is the new tread depth vs. my alignment issue.

Where the XTMs really stand out is how they handle road imperfections. With the ATRs, you could feel every ripple in the pavement. The XTMs smooth that out significantly. The truck feels more planted and more comfortable over uneven surfaces. I don’t know how much of that is simply the deeper tread, but the improvement is noticeable. I don't feel the road imperfections as much anymore.

I don’t have efficiency data yet, but I’ll report back once I’ve put more miles on them.

Looks & Load Rating
Visually, these tires are much more aggressive than the ATRs. Honestly, the ATRs paired with the Core Wheels always looked a little out of place on the Cybertruck. The XTMs swing hard in the opposite direction—maybe even too aggressive depending on your taste—but I think most people wanting a tougher look will appreciate them.

The higher load rating also gives me peace of mind for hauling, and also nice to have off‑road use. If I had to choose again, I’d still pick these.

Availability Concerns
One thing worth mentioning: Tire Rack originally showed these as discontinued due to limited inventory. When I contacted them, they said Pirelli is no longer producing this tire in the Cybertruck size. I reached out to Pirelli directly, but they didn’t confirm or deny it. America’s Tire was able to order them and showed around 100 units in stock at the time.

So availability is a bit unclear. If you go with these, just keep in mind that future replacements might be harder to source. I’m hoping Pirelli continues supporting this size because I wanted something close to ATR efficiency but capable of off‑roading like the KO3s.

Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m happy with the switch so far. Better comfort, tougher look, higher load rating, and still close to the factory feel. I’ll update once I have more data on efficiency and long‑term performance.

If anyone has questions or wants specific test, impressions, or photos, feel free to ask.

Here are some pics of mine!

 

[Cybermo]

I've been wanting to get these tires in the ev elect version. Can't find them anywhere.

 

[Leifmb]

I've been wanting to get these tires in the ev elect version. Can't find them anywhere.

I got mine at Discount Tire in San Jose CA

 

[LarryASilva]

Tirerack

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/goodyear-wrangler-territory-rt

Tks for posting link.

 

[Cybermo]

Sweet! What's the verdict?

I got mine at Discount Tire in San Jose CA

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