Tests 91 · 23 tests Owners 85 · 34 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV — 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 23 + 2 road tests and 34 + 18 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Alpin 5 is ahead, 89–76
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)
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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89
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 +1574Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 91 74 Reviews found online 86 74 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 90.7 + 40% × 86.3 = 89
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 74.3 = 74
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93
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 +1875Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 2 tests 95 69 Reviews found online 89 84 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 95.4 + 40% × 88.8 = 93
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 83.5 = 75
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88
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 +979Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 2 tests 93 75 Reviews found online 80 85 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 93.4 + 40% × 79.5 = 88
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 74.8 + 40% × 84.7 = 79
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85
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 +976Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 94 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 80 79 Pilot Alpin 5: 40% × 93.8 + 60% × 79.5 = 85
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 79.1 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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84
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 +1173Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 95 66 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 84 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 95.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 84
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 83.5 = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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85
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 +1174Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / – tests 84 ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 85 78 Pilot Alpin 5: 60% × 84.4 + 40% × 84.8 = 85
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV: 60% × 70.7 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74
No road tests of treadwear for Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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88
Handling (owners)
Pilot Alpin 5 +979Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Reviews found online 88 79 -
72
Efficiency
Level72Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests 72 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
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| Relative Score | 89 | 76 |
| Dry | 89 | 74 |
| Wet | 93 | 75 |
| Snow | 88 | 79 |
| Comfort | 85 | 76 |
| Noise | 84 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 88 | 79 |
| Efficiency | 72 | 72 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Pilot Alpin 5
76
/ 100
Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
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 | Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #9/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 94% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 100% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 99% #3/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #5/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 93% #5/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #13/20 · 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 72% #9/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 65% #7/8 · 2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #4/6 2027 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | 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 for a winter tire, offering summer-tire-like handling characteristics
- Excellent traction, stability, and handling in snow and alpine conditions
- Crisp steering response, high precision, and great road feedback
Cons
- Subpar performance on pure ice and certain slush conditions
- Stiffer sidewalls can translate to a bumpy ride that transmits minor road imperfections
- Potential for increased cabin noise or humming at highway speeds
Tire B Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Significantly quieter than previous models and studded alternatives
- Stable and predictable handling with a firm, confident ride on dry and wet pavement
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some other tire options
- Slightly firmer ride compared to softer alternatives like Bridgestone Blizzaks
- Some minor compromises in ultimate dry and wet grip typical of soft-compound winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 81 | 70 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 47 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
76
/ 100
Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better wet, dry and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 93 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 89 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 84 vs 73 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 74 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tire B · Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV
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Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 93 vs 75 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 89 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 88 vs 79 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 84 vs 73 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 76 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 74 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 or Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 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