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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 — 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 + 5 road tests and 15 + 4 owner reviews. How we score

P Zero Winter 2 leads, 81–79 Narrow edge

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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)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Tire BPirelli

P Zero Winter 2

Winter

± 5

Tests 82 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 4 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets (wet braking)

Category by category

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

  1. 78

    Dry

    P Zero Winter 2 +2
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7681
    Reviews found online8079

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 79.9 = 78

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 79.1 = 80

  2. 82

    Wet

    P Zero Winter 2 +12
    94
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 5 tests82100
    Reviews found online8285

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 100 + 40% × 84.6 = 94

  3. 83

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +9
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 4 tests8970
    Reviews found online7580

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 74.6 = 83

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 80.4 = 74

  4. 74

    Comfort

    P Zero Winter 2 +9
    83
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests≈ 70 (est.)92
    Reviews found online7677

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.4 = 74

    P Zero Winter 2: 40% × 92.1 + 60% × 76.9 = 83

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

  5. 84

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +6
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests9586
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 60% × 95.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 84

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 86.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 78

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2. 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

    P Zero Winter 2 +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 70 (est.)74
    Reviews found online7572

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 73.9 + 40% × 72 = 73

    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)

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Reviews found online7978
  8. 63

    Efficiency

    P Zero Winter 2 +7
    70
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVP Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests6370
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVPirelli P Zero Winter 2
Relative Score 79 81
Dry 78 80
Wet 82 94
Snow 83 74
Comfort 74 83
Noise 84 78
Treadwear 72 73
Handling (owners) 79 78
Efficiency 63 70

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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P Zero Winter 2

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 SUVP Zero Winter 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #2/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #5/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 81% #17/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 87% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 95% #19/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #4/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 96% #7/7 · 2023 AMS SUV Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 100% #1/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 93% #6/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 98% #14/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #1/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 98% #7/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Slalom Snow 98% #2/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 92% #7/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 95% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/10 · 2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% #3/7 · 2024 Al Volante Crossover Winter Tire Test R18 93% #11/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/10 2025 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R18 #3/20 2026 Auto Bild 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 P Zero Winter 2

Pros

  • Phenomenal grip and traction on snow and ice
  • Sporty, responsive handling and immediate direction changes on wet and dry roads
  • Low noise levels for a winter tire

Cons

  • Faster tread wear when driven aggressively
  • Slightly less impressive performance in warm, soaking wet conditions above 3 degrees Celsius
  • Average performance in non-winter conditions
All owner themes in the P Zero Winter 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV B · Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available7165
Rim diameters17″ – 23″18″ – 23″
Sizes in common1818

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

Narrow edge: Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 — better wet, comfort and efficiency. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV if snow and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 scores 94 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 74 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 scores 83 vs 74 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 scores 70 vs 63 on efficiency.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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Tire B · Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, 94 vs 82 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 80 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 84 vs 78 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, 83 vs 74 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or P Zero Winter 2?

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, 70 vs 63 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