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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 2 + 6 road tests and 6 + 15 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads, 80–77 Narrow edge

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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Tire AMichelin

Latitude Alpin 2

Winter

± 7

Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Winter

± 5

Tests 84 · 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. 68

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests5976
    Reviews found online8081

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76 + 40% × 80.5 = 78

  2. 82

    Wet

    Level
    82
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests7682
    Reviews found online9082

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 82.2 = 82

  3. 78

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +5
    83
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests7688
    Reviews found online8175

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 75 = 83

  4. 79

    Comfort

    Latitude Alpin 2 +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online8377

    Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.2 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 73

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +13
    86
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests7798
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 98.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 86

    No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 77

    Treadwear

    Latitude Alpin 2 +5
    72
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 72 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online8475

    Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 75.2 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).

    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 0.35).

  7. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +7
    79
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Reviews found online8679
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +4
    63
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests5963
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Relative Score 77 80
Dry 68 78
Wet 82 82
Snow 78 83
Comfort 79 75
Noise 73 86
Treadwear 77 72
Handling (owners) 86 79
Efficiency 59 63

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Latitude Alpin 2

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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.

DisciplineCategoryLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5 SUVΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 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 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test #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 Latitude Alpin 2

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
  • Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
  • Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.

Cons

  • Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
  • Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
  • Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
All owner themes in the Latitude Alpin 2 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 Latitude Alpin 2 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available—71
Rim diameters—17″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, dry and snow. Pick the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 if handling, treadwear and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 86 vs 73 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 78 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 86 vs 79 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 scores 77 vs 72 on treadwear.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Which is better in the wet, Latitude Alpin 2 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, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 78 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 86 vs 73 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 79 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5 SUV?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2, 77 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Latitude Alpin 2 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