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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — 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 + 18 road tests and 6 + 30 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 87–77

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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
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Alpin 5

Winter

± 4

Tests 90 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 30 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC 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 +20
    88
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 14 tests5991
    Reviews found online8084

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 91.1 + 40% × 83.7 = 88

  2. 82

    Wet

    Pilot Alpin 5 +9
    91
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 18 tests7694
    Reviews found online9086

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.5 + 40% × 86.4 = 91

  3. 78

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 +9
    87
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 17 tests7694
    Reviews found online8178

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 77.7 = 87

  4. 79

    Comfort

    Latitude Alpin 2 +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests≈ 72 (est.)80
    Reviews found online8377

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 40% × 79.5 + 60% × 76.8 = 78

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

  5. 73

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 +12
    85
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 14 tests7797
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 96.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 85

    No owner ratings of noise for Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5. 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

    Pilot Alpin 5 +7
    84
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 72 (est.)84
    Reviews found online8482

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

    Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 82.3 = 84

    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).

  7. 86

    Handling (owners)

    Latitude Alpin 2 +1
    85
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Reviews found online8685
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 +15
    74
    Why this score
    SourceLatitude Alpin 2Pilot Alpin 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 14 tests5974
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Relative Score 77 87
Dry 68 88
Wet 82 91
Snow 78 87
Comfort 79 78
Noise 73 85
Treadwear 77 84
Handling (owners) 86 85
Efficiency 59 74

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Latitude Alpin 2

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Pilot Alpin 5

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 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #1/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 98% #2/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 99% #3/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 98% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 98% #6/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 89% #10/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test #2/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test – 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

Pros

  • Outstanding dry and wet grip and handling, feeling similar to a UHP summer tire
  • Great snow traction and stability for mountain driving and aggressive winter cornering
  • Excellent steering response and high feedback compared to traditional winter tires

Cons

  • Subpar performance and braking on pure ice or severe slush
  • Stiffer sidewalls can lead to a firmer, sometimes bumpy ride quality and transfer road imperfections
  • Fuel economy can be negatively impacted
All owner themes in the Pilot Alpin 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 B · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—81
Rim diameters—16″ – 23″

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better dry, efficiency and noise. Where the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 88 vs 68 on dry.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 74 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 73 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 91 vs 82 on wet.

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

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 91 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 88 vs 68 on our dry score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 87 vs 78 on our snow score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 73 on our noise score.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 78 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 84 vs 77 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Latitude Alpin 2 or Pilot Alpin 5?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 74 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