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Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 6 road tests and 33 + 15 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads, 79–76 Narrow edge

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Michelin Alpin 5
Tire AMichelin

Alpin 5

Winter

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Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 81 · 33 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winter

± 5

Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 78 · 15 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +5
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests7076
    Reviews found online7780

    Alpin 5: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 76.6 = 73

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 79.9 = 78

  2. 82

    Wet

    Level
    82
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests8082
    Reviews found online8782

    Alpin 5: 60% × 79.5 + 40% × 86.7 = 82

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 81.9 = 82

  3. 73

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +10
    83
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests6989
    Reviews found online7975

    Alpin 5: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 78.6 = 73

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.7 + 40% × 74.6 = 83

  4. 76

    Comfort

    Alpin 5 +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online7977

    Alpin 5: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 78.8 = 76

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.5 = 74

    No road tests of comfort for Alpin 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 62

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +22
    84
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests6097
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Alpin 5: 60% × 59.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 62

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 96.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 84

    No owner ratings of noise for Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 83

    Treadwear

    Alpin 5 +11
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests83≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8375

    Alpin 5: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 83.1 = 83

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.7 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 77

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2
    79
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online7779
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +4
    63
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests5963
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Alpin 5Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Relative Score 76 79
Dry 73 78
Wet 82 82
Snow 73 83
Comfort 76 74
Noise 62 84
Treadwear 83 72
Handling (owners) 77 79
Efficiency 59 63

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Alpin 5

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryAlpin 5Pilot Alpin 5 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 92% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 95% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 96% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 95% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 76% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 68% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/11 2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Alpin 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and winter conditions
  • Outstanding wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
  • High ride comfort and remarkably low noise levels for a winter tire

Cons

  • Soft rubber compound struggles in warm temperatures (above 20°C–25°C), causing cornering smear
  • Soft sidewalls reduce precision during aggressive dry handling
  • Potential increase in noise and hardening of the rubber compound after 3 years of use
All owner themes in the Alpin 5 review

Tire B Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
  • High tread life and durability over long distances
  • Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels

Cons

  • Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 SUV review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Alpin 5 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available1771
Rim diameters15″ – 20″17″ – 23″
Sizes in common00

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Alpin 5

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, snow and dry. Pick the Michelin Alpin 5 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 84 vs 62 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin 5 scores 83 vs 72 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 73 on dry.

Tire A · Michelin Alpin 5
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Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 82 vs 82 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 73 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 73 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 84 vs 62 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Alpin 5, 83 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Alpin 5 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 63 vs 59 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology