From the dirt roads of Central Asia to the desert sands and the snow-covered passes of the Caucasus: Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres crossed 3 continents and 13 countries, covering 25,000 kilometres on the ‘Silk Road Tour', organised by the car manufacturer ROX aboard the new ROX 01 – a high-end electric SUV. During the 81-day expedition, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres, which are designed for reliable on- and off-road driving in SUVs and pick-ups, faced the most extreme conditions, from the start in China to the Pirelli P Zero World in Dubai, demonstrating the great versatility of the all-terrain performance of the Pirelli Scorpion range, the technological heart of the adventure.
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: versatility and safety, from sand to snow
This four-wheeled event put the tyres to the test in a wide variety of conditions: The ROX 01 vehicles equipped with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres demonstrated exceptional adaptability. Thanks to a unique groove and tread pattern that provided excellent drainage and mud-shedding capabilities, while offering excellent traction on gravel, wet surfaces, mud and sand. Its robust construction allows the tyres to maintain high performance on all types of terrain, ensuring control and safety from the gravel of the Central Asian steppes to snow. Scorpion All Terrain Plus is also suitable for travelling on heavy, wet snow, as confirmed by the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) marking.
Global support network and uncompromising versatility
The journey also highlighted Pirelli's global support network, with service points in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Dubai providing essential maintenance and inspection services to keep the expedition on track.
The special demonstration co-hosted by Pirelli and ROX at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit put the Scorpion range's versatility on full display. The excellent grip and rigidity of the Scorpion MS tyres mastered the instant torque of the ROX 01's electric drive, providing precise handling on the Formula 1 track. In the surrounding desert dunes, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres demonstrated exceptional traction and off-road capability, proving their dual expertise in on- and off-road performance.
At the end of the tour, ROX unveiled the new ROX ADAMAS model, equipped with Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus and Scorpion MS tyres featuring Elect technology, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its collaboration with the car manufacturer.
