Pirelli Scorpion. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Improved controllability; High speed durability; Summer weather traction; Comfortable drive; . OVERVIEW: The Pirelli Scorpion (OE) is a performance, summer tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model is the original equipment tire of select vehicles.The optimal tread design and the flat footprint allow the tire to increase the surface contact throughout the performance. Great surface contact is promoted with the tire model. Its ideal tread design maintains surface contact at all times, boosting steering responsiveness and driving stability. This promotes better steering responses and accuracy to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against driving pressure. Cornering and braking are also effectively enhanced. These result in the driver's excellent control over the vehicle at all times.High speed performance is also guaranteed. The tire's driving durability is promoted by the durable compound and the stronger construction. They work together to combat heat accumulation across the footprint and to keep the ideal tire shape at all times. This results in excellent durability, enabling the tire's safer high speed applications.The ideal tread design and the summer compound offer great summer weather traction. The unique tread design and the summer compound work together to boost dry and wet-weather performance. In other words, this tread design closely follows the road at all times, while the compound prevents heat build-up in warm temperatures. This model can also prevent hydroplaning, by eliminating water from the footprint. As a result, it improves driving safety, even in wet conditions.The Pirelli Scorpion (OE) guarantees a quiet drive. The model is able to negate sound waves during the drive. This is achieved with the tread pattern's variable pitch detail. It generates a special sound frequency that prevents sound waves from disturbing the passengers' driving enjoyment. As road disturbances do not reach the vehicle's cabin, the tire promotes high driving comfort levels.This specific tire is from 2021. DOT 2021.Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.