Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 review
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Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among winter tires. 11 owner reviews rate it 80 out of 100. 95% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
80/100From 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 is highly praised by users for its exceptional performance in cold, wet, icy, and moderate winter conditions, particularly suited for high-powered and sporty vehicles. Drivers note that it offers impressive comfort, low noise levels, and reliable grip that rivals summer tires on dry and wet winter roads.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and grip on ice, light-to-moderate snow, and wet roads
- High comfort levels and very low road noise, comparable to summer tires
- Durable tread life with slow, even wear over thousands of miles
- Precise steering, handling, and high-speed stability for sporty winter driving
Cons
- Premium price point that some users find lacking in value
- Not optimized for deep snow or slow-speed climbing in mountainous 'white' roads
- Slight loss of braking performance felt on dry roads by some drivers
Worth knowing
- Users driving high-horsepower performance vehicles, such as the Audi S4, Audi A5, and Jaguar XJR, report feeling high confidence and avoiding traction loss.
- Drivers replacing standard summer performance tires (like Michelin Pilot Sport 2s) noted noticeable improvements in ride comfort and fuel economy.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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