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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3 — 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 6 + 18 road tests and 15 + 23 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 79, Winter i cept evo3 78.

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire AMichelin

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)

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Tire BHankook

Winter i cept evo3

Winter

± 4

Tests 76 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 23 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

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

  1. 78

    Dry

    Level
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests7675
    Reviews found online8083

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 82.7 = 78

  2. 82

    Wet

    Winter i cept evo3 +8
    90
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 18 tests8292
    Reviews found online8286

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 91.9 + 40% × 86.3 = 90

  3. 83

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +3
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 18 tests8981
    Reviews found online7580

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 80.2 = 80

  4. 74

    Comfort

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 70 (est.)72
    Reviews found online7774

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 40% × 71.8 + 60% × 74 = 73

    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. 84

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +51
    33
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 13 tests9710
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 10 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 33

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3. 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. 72

    Treadwear

    Winter i cept evo3 +7
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 70 (est.)77
    Reviews found online7581

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

    Winter i cept evo3: 60% × 77 + 40% × 81 = 79

    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. 79

    Handling (owners)

    Winter i cept evo3 +3
    82
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Reviews found online7982
  8. 63

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 13 tests6362
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVHankook Winter i cept evo3
Relative Score 79 78
Dry 78 78
Wet 82 90
Snow 83 80
Comfort 74 73
Noise 84 33
Treadwear 72 79
Handling (owners) 79 82
Efficiency 63 62

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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Winter i cept evo3

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.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Alpin 5 SUVWinter i cept evo3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 94% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test 98% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 100% #1/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 81% #10/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 96% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test 94% #6/30 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 97% #7/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 98% #3/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 99% #5/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Slalom Snow 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 95% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 97% #6/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test 94% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 81% #12/12 · 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 45% #7/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 90% #3/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 #8/12 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B Winter i cept evo3

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip and outstanding aquaplaning resistance
  • Outstanding snow and ice traction providing high confidence in winter storms
  • Great value for money compared to Tier-1 brands like Michelin or Goodyear

Cons

  • Slightly increased noise levels or humming compared to summer tires
  • Mixed feedback on ride comfort, with some finding them stiffer
  • Longer braking distances reported by a few users in specific conditions
All owner themes in the Winter i cept evo3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7186
Rim diameters17″ – 23″17″ – 22″
Sizes in common44

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Too close to call: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and Hankook Winter i cept evo3 are within 2 points overall. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is stronger on noise and snow. Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is stronger on wet and treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 84 vs 33 on noise.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 90 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scores 79 vs 72 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 80 on snow.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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Tire B · Hankook Winter i cept evo3
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 90 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

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

Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 80 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 84 vs 33 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 73 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Hankook Winter i cept evo3, 79 vs 72 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Winter i cept evo3?

Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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