Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium
Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Pirelli (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 63% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sport Auto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.
| # | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R16 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | |||||||
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| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 34,3 | 29,2 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | 34,9 | 30,7 | |||||
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