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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter — 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 + 3 road tests and 15 + 20 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is ahead, 80–70

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire AMichelin

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)

Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Tire BPirelli

Scorpion Winter

Winter

± 6

Tests 72 · 3 tests Owners 68 · 20 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test (dry handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 78

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests7676
    Reviews found online8167
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%100%

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

    Scorpion Winter: 60% × 75.9 + 40% × 67 = 72

  2. 82

    Wet

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +9
    73
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests8271
    Reviews found online8275
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%89%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%87%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%

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

    Scorpion Winter: 60% × 70.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 73

  3. 83

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +12
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests8869
    Reviews found online7573
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%95%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%95%

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

    Scorpion Winter: 60% × 69.4 + 40% × 72.5 = 71

  4. 75

    Comfort

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +6
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 71 (est.)≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7769

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

    Scorpion Winter: 40% × 69.1 (est.) + 60% × 69.2 = 69

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

  5. 86

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +23
    63
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests9867
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)58
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%

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

    Scorpion Winter: 60% × 67 + 40% × 58 = 63

    No owner ratings of noise for 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. 72

    Treadwear

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +11
    61
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 69 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7558

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

    Scorpion Winter: 60% × 63.3 (est.) + 40% × 58.1 = 61

    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).

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

  7. 79

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +8
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Reviews found online7971
  8. 63

    Efficiency

    Scorpion Winter +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion Winter
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests6372
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–089%86%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVPirelli Scorpion Winter
Relative Score 80 70
Dry 78 72
Wet 82 73
Snow 83 71
Comfort 75 69
Noise 86 63
Treadwear 72 61
Handling (owners) 79 71
Efficiency 63 72

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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

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Scorpion Winter

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.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV finished ahead 1 times and Pirelli Scorpion Winter 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Alpin 5 SUVScorpion WinterΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% 98% +2.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Dry Handling Dry 98% 100% −1.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 93% 89% +4.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Wet Braking Wet 93% 87% +5.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Wet Handling Wet 100% 96% +3.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Braking Snow 95% 95% −0.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Handling Snow 100% 96% +3.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Snow Traction Snow 100% 95% +5.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Noise Noise 100% 96% +4.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% 86% +3.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 65% 80% −15.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18
Overall Ranking Overall #2/10 #8/10 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/55 R18

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 Scorpion Winter

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip and resistance to aquaplaning
  • Strong dry road handling and high-speed stability
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality for highway cruising

Cons

  • Reduced performance on mud, heavy slush, and hard ice
  • Faster tread wear, particularly when driven in warmer temperatures
  • Vague high-speed handling at extreme velocities (over 130 mph)
All owner themes in the Scorpion Winter review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available7188
Rim diameters17″ – 23″16″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Sizes in common5959

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Pirelli Scorpion Winter

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, snow and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 86 vs 63 on noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 71 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 72 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 82 vs 73 on wet.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
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Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Scorpion Winter?

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 82 vs 73 on our wet score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 78 vs 72 on our dry score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 83 vs 71 on our snow score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 86 vs 63 on our noise score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 75 vs 69 on our comfort score.

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

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, 72 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

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

Pirelli Scorpion Winter, 72 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