Michelin Alpin 5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 77 · 31 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 20 tests
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The Michelin Alpin 5 is widely praised by users for its exceptional traction in snow and outstanding performance in wet, cold conditions. While it offers high comfort, low noise, and strong durability early in its lifespan, some drivers note that performance and noise levels can degrade after several years or when driven in warm weather.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
77/100From 31 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
74/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Alpin 5 is widely praised by users for its exceptional traction in snow and outstanding performance in wet, cold conditions. While it offers high comfort, low noise, and strong durability early in its lifespan, some drivers note that performance and noise levels can degrade after several years or when driven in warm weather.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and winter conditions
- Outstanding wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- High ride comfort and remarkably low noise levels for a winter tire
- Good overall durability and tread longevity
Cons
- Soft rubber compound struggles in warm temperatures (above 20°C–25°C), causing cornering smear
- Soft sidewalls reduce precision during aggressive dry handling
- Potential increase in noise and hardening of the rubber compound after 3 years of use
- Premium price point compared to some competitors
Worth knowing
- Users with front-wheel-drive vehicles (such as a Hyundai Tucson and Skoda Yeti) reported exceptional snow mobility, feeling confident enough to forgo a 4x4.
- Drivers of compact hatchbacks and sedans like the Mini Cooper S Clubman and BMW 3 Series noted a significant boost in driving comfort and precision without the typical harshness of winter tires.
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20 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/55R17
2nd of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2018 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
11th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 20th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 19th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Price | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 1st of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
5th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 51 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
17th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 50 Winter tire Shoot Out · 225/50 R17
7th of 45
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2017 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/65 R16 · 215/65 R16
5th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2017 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2017 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 AutoBild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 20
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
3rd of 43
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 AZ Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 215/65 R16
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
12th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
7th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
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