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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — 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 18 + 13 road tests and 30 + 119 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 87–79

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tire AMichelin

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)

Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire BMichelin

CrossClimate+

All Season

± 5

Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 119 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season 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. 88

    Dry

    Pilot Alpin 5 +1
    87
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 13 tests9194
    Reviews found online8478

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

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 77.9 = 87

  2. 91

    Wet

    Pilot Alpin 5 +10
    81
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 13 tests9481
    Reviews found online8681

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

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.9 + 40% × 81.3 = 81

  3. 87

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 +18
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 9 tests9465
    Reviews found online7873

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

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 65.5 + 40% × 73.1 = 69

  4. 78

    Comfort

    Pilot Alpin 5 +3
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests8071
    Reviews found online7778

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

    CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77.6 = 75

  5. 85

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 +18
    67
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 9 tests9768
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

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

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 67

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+. 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. 84

    Treadwear

    Pilot Alpin 5 +2
    82
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 3 tests8483
    Reviews found online8280

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

    CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.1 + 40% × 79.6 = 82

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Alpin 5 +13
    72
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Reviews found online8572
  8. 74

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate+ +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5CrossClimate+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 8 tests7475
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Michelin CrossClimate+
Relative Score 87 79
Dry 88 87
Wet 91 81
Snow 87 69
Comfort 78 75
Noise 85 67
Treadwear 84 82
Handling (owners) 85 72
Efficiency 74 75

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Pilot Alpin 5

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CrossClimate+

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 5CrossClimate+ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% #1/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #2/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Ice Braking Snow 93% #8/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 100% #4/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 95% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 70% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #6/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 83% #4/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test 94% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #10/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 89% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #16/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test #3/14 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 55% #19/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #2/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test #2/4 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B CrossClimate+

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
  • Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
  • Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.

Cons

  • Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
  • Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
  • Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
All owner themes in the CrossClimate+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 B · Michelin CrossClimate+
CategoryWinterAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8163
Rim diameters16″ – 23″13″ – 19″
Sizes in common2424

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Michelin CrossClimate+

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better snow, noise and handling. Where the Michelin CrossClimate+ is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 87 vs 69 on snow.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 91 vs 81 on wet.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 91 vs 81 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Neither, by our numbers: 88 vs 87 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 87 vs 69 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 78 vs 75 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 82 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 or CrossClimate+?

Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 75 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