Tests 86 · 18 tests Owners 79 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test (abrasion)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 82–77
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Tests 82 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
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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86
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 +779Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 89 83 Reviews found online 82 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) 100% 91% -
83
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 +776Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 84 78 Reviews found online 81 74 Wet Braking (% of best) 96% 91% Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) 99% 93% Wet Circle (% of best) 98% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 25% -
84
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 89 – Reviews found online 76 – -
77
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 +572Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 79 72 Reviews found online 74 72 -
85
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 +1372Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 97 75 -
79
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +483Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 82 91 Reviews found online 76 71 -
82
Handling
Pilot Alpin 5 +1468Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 82 68
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 77 |
| Dry | 86 | 79 |
| Wet | 83 | 76 |
| Snow | 84 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 72 |
| Noise | 85 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 83 |
| Handling | 82 | 68 |
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Headline score
82
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Alpin 5 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 78% #9/11 · 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test | 83% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −5.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #2/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | +2.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | 91% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +9.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #12/20 · 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 93% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 95% #33/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/6 · 2025 High Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 61% #13/13 · 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −31.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 55% #6/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 86% #3/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +13.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test | 33% #3/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 96% #10/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 70% #3/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −17.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #3/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +4.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 99% #5/31 · 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test | 93% #11/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/10 · 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test | 25% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +73.3 | 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 Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
82
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better handling, noise and dry. Pick the Michelin Primacy 4+ if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 82 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 86 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 83 vs 76 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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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.