Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 76 · 15 reviews
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Riken Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is ahead, 77–68
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1165Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 78 64 -
81
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1170Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online 81 69 -
83
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1271Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 88 – Reviews found online 76 72 -
73
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +568Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Reviews found online 76 67 -
88
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Professional tests (TWG score) 99 – Reviews found online 72 – -
70
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +169Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Reviews found online 74 71 -
73
Handling
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +766Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Snow Reviews found online 73 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 68 |
| Dry | 76 | 65 |
| Wet | 81 | 70 |
| Snow | 83 | 71 |
| Comfort | 73 | 68 |
| Noise | 88 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 69 |
| Handling | 73 | 66 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
68
/ 100
Snow
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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
Tire B Snow
Pros
- Exceptional grip and reliability in deep snow, ice, and mud
- Outstanding value for the price point compared to premium competitors
- Surprisingly good dry road handling and cornering performance
Cons
- ABS can trigger more frequently during hard braking on wet roads
- Lower-class tire categorization compared to top-tier premium brands
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Riken Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 71 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 23″ | 15″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
68
/ 100
Riken Snow
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better snow, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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 most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 76 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 81 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 73 vs 66 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Riken Snow
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.