MTB Tire Guide
Pirelli Scorpion Enduro M MTB tire (Enduro, 29")

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Pirelli

Scorpion Enduro M

Enduro
Front+Rear
Intermediate
E-MTB rated
Tubeless ready
Short answer:

Tested

Strong in comparison

32.1 W · rank 7 of 31 comparable Enduro tires

4.7 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

Mixed-Terrain-Reifen mit ausgewogenem Profil und stabiler Karkasse.

Weight
1230 g
Variant
29x2.4 HardWALL
Compound
SmartGRIP Gravity
Grip class
Grip
Casing
HardWALL
TPI
60
Reinforcement
HardWALL
Wheel sizes
27.5", 29"
Widths
2.4"
Front pressure
21–27 psi (1.45–1.86 bar)
Rear pressure
23–30 psi (1.59–2.07 bar)
Price (MSRP)
64–79 €
Model year
2020

Configure your build

Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Rating profile

All criteria rated

Editorial assessment on a 1–10 scale. Grip index: 8.2

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TestedYour build – derived

These grades describe the tire model, not one specific width or compound – no reliable per-version grades exist.

Individual scores

  • Rolling resistance8.5/10
  • Wet grip8/10
  • Dry grip8.4/10
  • Cornering grip8.2/10
  • Braking traction8.2/10
  • Puncture protection2.4/10
  • Durability7.8/10
  • Comfort/damping7.8/10

Scores from 1 to 10: higher is better.

Basis of these scores: Redaktionelle Einschätzung auf Basis von Herstellerangaben und veröffentlichten Praxistests

Sizes & variants

Every variant the manufacturer lists, with its own claimed data. Missing values stay blank.

5 variants
27.5"2.6" · 65 mmHardWALL(Enduro)SmartGRIP Gravity1100 g
29"2.4" · 60 mmProWALL(Trail)SmartGRIP Gravity990 g
29"2.4" · 60 mmHardWALL(Enduro)SmartGRIP Gravity1100 g
29"2.6" · 65 mmProWALL(Trail)SmartGRIP Gravity1040 g
29"2.6" · 65 mmHardWALL(Enduro)SmartGRIP Gravity1230 g

The value in brackets is our brand-neutral casing class (Light, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) – not a manufacturer statement.

Source: manufacturer data

Measured values

Lab data

Real test-rig values – not an estimate. Tested variant: Scorpion Enduro M SmartGRIP Gravity HardWALL 29 x 2.40.

Watts measured on the test rig: lower is better. The 1-10 ratings on this page: higher is better.

No lab of our own: measurements come from the third-party test named above – the source is linked directly.

Rolling resistanceTest rig
32.1 W

Rank 7 of 31 · lower is better

Impact protectionScore from the impact test
23.4 %

Rank 28 of 33 · higher is better

Puncture force (mean)
462.9 N

Rank 7 of 14 · higher is better

Puncture force tread5 mm chisel
603.9 N
Puncture force sidewall5 mm chisel
494.8 N
Weighed weight
982 g

Best value · Rank 1 of 31 · lower is better

Source: ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine Labortest 2025 · August 2025To the test

Automatic assessment

Tested: Calculated from the stored measurements – compared only within the same test series and category (Enduro).

  • Rolling resistance

    Strong in comparison

    32.1 W · rank 7 of 31 comparable Enduro tires

    4.7 W behind the best value in the same test series. Fewer watts is better – every watt saved stays in the drivetrain.

  • Impact protection

    Weaker in comparison

    23.4 % · rank 28 of 33 comparable Enduro tires

    62.1 % behind the best value in the same test series. A higher percentage is better – the tire cushions hard edges for longer.

  • Puncture resistance

    Mid-field

    462.9 N · rank 7 of 14 comparable Enduro tires

    134.4 N behind the best value in the same test series. More newtons is better – the casing withstands sharp rocks for longer.

  • Weighed weight

    Strong in comparison

    982 g · rank 1 of 31 comparable Enduro tires

    Best value in this test series. Fewer grams is better, but usually costs casing stability.

The familiar pattern: the easy roll is paid for with less impact protection.

Measurements from different test rigs are not directly comparable – Sources & method.

Test reports

Our own summaries – the full test is available at the source.

Method description

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine – Labortest

January 2023

ENDURO's lab test measures 64 MTB tires under standardised conditions (20 km/h, 1.5 bar, 50 kg wheel load) for rolling resistance, pinch-flat protection and puncture resistance. Key takeaway: weight and pinch-flat protection are closely linked, while rolling resistance depends mainly on the rubber compound. Summarised in our own words; details and measured values at the original.

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