Tests 90 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 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 18 + 2 road tests and 30 + 6 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 87–77
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Tests 71 · 2 tests Owners 84 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (noise)
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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88
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 +2068Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests 91 59 Reviews found online 84 80 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 91.1 + 40% × 83.7 = 88
Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 59 + 40% × 80.4 = 68
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91
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 +982Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 2 tests 94 76 Reviews found online 86 90 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.5 + 40% × 86.4 = 91
Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 90.4 = 82
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87
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 +978Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 94 76 Reviews found online 78 81 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 77.7 = 87
Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 80.9 = 78
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78
Comfort
Latitude Alpin 2 +179Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 80 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 77 83 Pilot Alpin 5: 40% × 79.5 + 60% × 76.8 = 78
Latitude Alpin 2: 40% × 71.7 (est.) + 60% × 83.1 = 79
No road tests of comfort for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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85
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 +1273Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests 97 77 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 96.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 85
Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 77 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2. 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.
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84
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 +777Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / – tests 84 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 82 84 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 82.3 = 84
Latitude Alpin 2: 60% × 72.2 (est.) + 40% × 83.6 = 77
No road tests of treadwear for Latitude Alpin 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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85
Handling (owners)
Latitude Alpin 2 +186Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Reviews found online 85 86 -
74
Efficiency
Pilot Alpin 5 +1559Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Latitude Alpin 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests 74 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 77 |
| Dry | 88 | 68 |
| Wet | 91 | 82 |
| Snow | 87 | 78 |
| Comfort | 78 | 79 |
| Noise | 85 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 85 | 86 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5
77
/ 100
Latitude Alpin 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.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Alpin 5 | Latitude Alpin 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 90% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 98% #2/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #2/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #6/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #10/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | 87% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 52% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/18 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | #7/10 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | – | 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
Tire B Latitude Alpin 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
- Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.
Cons
- Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
- Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
- Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 81 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
77
/ 100
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better dry, efficiency and noise. Where the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 88 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 74 vs 59 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 73 on noise.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 91 vs 82 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tire B · Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
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Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 91 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 88 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 87 vs 78 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 73 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 79 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 84 vs 77 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 or Latitude Alpin 2?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 74 vs 59 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