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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 + 3 road tests and 30 + 4 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

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Tests 90 · 18 tests Owners 82 · 30 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 31 in 2025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Tire BPirelli

P Zero Winter 2

Winter

± 6

Tests 80 · 3 tests Owners 79 · 4 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (wet handling (tester's mark))

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 +10
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests9177
    Reviews found online8480
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%100%
    Dry Lane Change (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–099%99%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 79.7 = 78

  2. 91

    Wet

    P Zero Winter 2 +2
    93
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 3 tests9499
    Reviews found online8685
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–099%96%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0100%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–196%100%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%100%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 99.1 + 40% × 84.9 = 93

  3. 87

    Snow

    Pilot Alpin 5 +16
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 2 tests9465
    Reviews found online7881
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%99%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
    Ice Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–050%30%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–050%40%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 65 + 40% × 80.9 = 71

  4. 78

    Comfort

    P Zero Winter 2 +4
    82
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests8088
    Reviews found online7778
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–185%90%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 40% × 88.1 + 60% × 77.7 = 82

  5. 85

    Noise

    Pilot Alpin 5 +8
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 1 tests9784
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%100%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 84.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 77

    No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 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.

  6. 84

    Treadwear

    Pilot Alpin 5 +10
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests8475
    Reviews found online8272
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%80%
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%86%

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

    P Zero Winter 2: 60% × 75 + 40% × 71.9 = 74

  7. 85

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Alpin 5 +6
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Reviews found online8579
  8. 74

    Efficiency

    Pilot Alpin 5 +5
    69
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 2 tests7469
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%92%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–096%93%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
Relative Score 87 79
Dry 88 78
Wet 91 93
Snow 87 71
Comfort 78 82
Noise 85 77
Treadwear 84 74
Handling (owners) 85 79
Efficiency 74 69

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Pilot Alpin 5

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P Zero Winter 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.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead 2 times and Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Alpin 5P Zero Winter 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% 97% +2.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Dry Handling Dry 99% 100% −0.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Dry Lane Change Dry 99% 99% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 99% 96% +2.1 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Wet Braking Wet 96% 100% −4.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Circle Wet 98% 100% −2.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Handling Wet 98% 100% −1.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 100% 100% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Ice Handling (tester's mark) Snow 50% 30% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Snow Braking Snow 99% 99% +0.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Snow Handling Snow 100% 96% +3.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 50% 40% +10.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Snow Traction Snow 100% 96% +3.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 85% 90% −5.0 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Noise Noise 99% 100% −1.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Abrasion Treadwear 100% 80% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wear Treadwear 100% 86% +14.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 93% 92% +1.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 96% 93% +3.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #4/10 #8/10 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Value Cost 55% 47% +7.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Road Rating (tester's mark) Other 60% 90% −30.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18
Overall Ranking Overall #2/18 #4/18 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test · 235/45 R18

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 P Zero Winter 2

Pros

  • Phenomenal grip and traction on snow and ice
  • Sporty, responsive handling and immediate direction changes on wet and dry roads
  • Low noise levels for a winter tire

Cons

  • Faster tread wear when driven aggressively
  • Slightly less impressive performance in warm, soaking wet conditions above 3 degrees Celsius
  • Average performance in non-winter conditions
All owner themes in the P Zero Winter 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 B · Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available8165
Rim diameters16″ – 23″18″ – 23″
Sizes in common3535

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 — better snow, dry and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 87 vs 71 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 88 vs 78 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 84 vs 74 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scores 85 vs 77 on noise.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Which is better in the wet, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 91 vs 93 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 88 vs 78 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 87 vs 71 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 85 vs 77 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2, 82 vs 78 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 84 vs 74 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Pilot Alpin 5 or P Zero Winter 2?

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5, 74 vs 69 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