Michelin Pilot Alpin review
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Michelin Pilot Alpin has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among winter tires. 5 owner reviews rate it 65 out of 100. 80% 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
65/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin generally receives favorable reviews for its exceptional dry-road performance, responsiveness, and impressive tread life compared to competitors. However, users note that while it provides reliable peace of mind as a winter option, its performance on heavy snow or ice is merely average rather than class-leading.
Pros
- Amazing dry-road performance for a winter tire
- Extremely long-lasting tread wear and high mileage potential
- Even wear characteristics across the tire profile
- Responsive handling and steering feel
Cons
- Not the best option for deep snow or ice conditions
- Grip on winter surfaces can feel somewhat ordinary
- Supply availability and stock issues reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Demonstrated exceptional durability on a Subaru Outback used heavily for high-mileage driving and off-road forestry work, lasting 40,000 miles.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 r17
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
Michelin Pilot Alpin specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | D |
| EU label: external noise | 73 dB |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 235/700 R450 | Amazon |
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