Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 - Reviews and tests 2025

Strengths

Outstanding winter performance with excellent traction and short braking distances on snow and ice.

Precise, dynamic handling and steering feedback across all weather conditions for a well-balanced driving experience.

Exceptional dry performance with very short braking distances and agile response on the road.

High ride comfort with a quiet roll and low noise levels during operation.

Low rolling resistance that contributes to efficiency without compromising performance.

Weaknesses

Premium pricing makes this tire an expensive option.

Subpar aquaplaning protection in curves, leading to less effective wet braking performance.

A tendency toward higher understeer and a somewhat crude edge response when pushed to its limits.

In certain tests, it was slightly outperformed by competitors (e.g., Pirelli) in snow conditions.

Customer Popularity

88%

Customer Popularity

Based on 26 reviews

What customers like ...

Quiet Ride 7
Good Traction 5
Brand Quality 6
Durability 3
Good Design 2

What customers dislike ...

Price 1
Bad Handling 1
No Rim Protection 1

Performance Analysis: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

50%

Snow braking

Dry braking

Snow traction

Dry handling

Exterior noise

Snow handling

Wet handling

Comfort

Wet circle cornering

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Aquaplaning - cross

Comparison

Wet road

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 110%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 110%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 105%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 100%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 100%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 95%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

Snow

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 95%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 90%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 90%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 85%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 80%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 65%

Dry road - safety

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 95%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 95%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 90%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 85%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 85%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 85%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Dry road - sportiness

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 105%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 90%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 90%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 90%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 90%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 80%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 80%

Mileage

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 85%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 85%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 75%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 75%

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 70%

Aquaplaning

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 120%

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 115%

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 110%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 110%

Falken EuroWinter HS01 110%

GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ 105%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro 100%

Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro 95%

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Model

Timeline

2020

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was tested 4x (Autobild,...) and won the ADAC 235/55 R17 test.

2021

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was tested 2x (Tyre Reviews,...)

2022

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the AutoMotorSport 245/45 R19 test.

2023

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was tested 5x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 225/40 R18 test.

2024

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was tested 3x (AUTOBILD,...) and won the AUTOBILD 235/35 R19 test.

Sizes

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in 102 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 285/30 R22.

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Runflat

There are 1 runflat variants of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 available.
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was featured:

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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 12

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 secured the top spot among 12 competitors, achieving an 'Exemplary' rating. This premium winter tire delivered outstanding performance on snow and wet roads, demonstrating sporty, direct handling characteristics and providing short braking distances in all weather conditions. Additionally, it boasts a low rolling resistance. It excelled particularly in dry braking, dry handling, exterior noise, gravel traction, mud traction, sand traction, comfort, and snow traction, establishing itself as a leading choice for winter driving. However, its elevated price point was noted as a drawback.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	1-	1
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2+	1-	1
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 10

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 secured an impressive 1st place finish among 10 competitors, earning an 'Exemplary' rating in the process. The tire excelled with its dynamic handling across various weather conditions, offering outstanding traction on snow and precise steering feedback. Its top performance was particularly notable in disciplines such as dry braking, dry handling, rolling resistance, snow traction, and wet circle cornering. However, its performance in curve aquaplaning was only average, highlighting a specific area for potential improvement.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1-
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2	2+	1-
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TYRE REVIEWS Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19
test winner
Ranked #1 of 6

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 20

Securing the top position among 20 competitors, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 emerged as the test winner with unparalleled performance. Celebrated for its superior abilities on ice and snow, the tire also demonstrated precise handling on both wet and dry roads, alongside a commendable mileage capability. Despite its higher price point, the excellence delivered by the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in various disciplines underscored its value. It notably excelled in dry braking, dry handling, exterior noise reduction, snow braking, snow traction, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, confirming its status as a well-rounded choice for winter conditions.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2+	2+	1	2+
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Ranked #2 of 54

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	34,3	29,2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #1 of 11

Securing the top position among 11 contenders, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 emerged as the Test winner, exhibiting superior performance in a comprehensive evaluation. This winter tire demonstrated exceptional capabilities on ice and snow, along with dynamic handling under wet and dry conditions. With its direct steering response and notably short braking distances on dry surfaces, it set a high benchmark for competitors. Additionally, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stood out for its low noise level, enhancing the driving experience. Among its remarkable achievements, it was rated the best in specific disciplines including dry braking, dry handling, exterior noise, snow braking, and snow traction, confirming its well-rounded excellence. Despite its high price level, the tire's outstanding performance across a broad range of criteria solidifies its status as the go-to choice for winter driving.

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #3 of 9

Securing the 3rd position among 9 contenders, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 emerged as a formidable option in its category, earning a final rating of 'Very good'. The tire distinguished itself particularly in certain disciplines, demonstrating superior performance in dry braking, dry lane changing, as well as in snow braking, snow handling - objective, and snow traction. This prowess highlights its capability to offer reliable traction and control in both dry and snowy conditions. Testers appreciated its precise and balanced handling on wet surfaces along with its clear feedback through the steering in snowy conditions. However, it was noted for its lesser protection against aquaplaning in curves and a somewhat blunt response to edges. Despite these minor drawbacks, the tire was lauded as a snow specialist with high dry grip, though with some aquaplaning deficits.

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 245/40 R19
good
Ranked #4 of 9

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2-	2	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2022 245/45 R19
very good
Ranked #1 of 8

Securing the top position among eight competitors, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 set an impressive benchmark in winter automotive sport, earning a final rating of 'Very good'. This tire was celebrated for its outstanding driving dynamics, which included direct steering responses, high grip levels, ample safety margins, and supreme balance on snow. Remarkably, it showcased the shortest stopping distances, high cornering stability, and excellent steering precision on dry surfaces. Despite its superior performance, the tire did display some weaknesses. It had deficiencies in braking on wet roads and was prone to early onset aquaplaning, especially around curves, accompanied by a noticeable noise during cornering. However, it excelled across numerous disciplines, being unmatched in dry braking, dry handling, dry lane changing, dry steering response, snow braking, snow handling, objective snow handling, lateral guidance on snow, and snow traction. This all-round performance solidified its position as a top contender in winter automotive sport, despite the minor concessions required on wet surfaces.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	9,3	9,4	10	10	10
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	7	9,1	10	8	9
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
test winner
Ranked #2 of 9

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Source: www.tyrereviews.com

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18
test winner
Ranked #2 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2+	2+	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17
good
Ranked #1 of 13

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2,3	1,9	1,8	2,4	3,0	1,5	2,1
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	2+	1-	2+	1-
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #2 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	31,9	24,3
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	1-	2	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (12x)			85% (2x)
Test winner	Very good	Exemplary	Good
6x	2x	4x	2x

Ratings x Wheel size

R17	R18	R19
85% (1x)	100% (9x)	96.3% (4x)

Ratings x Width

225/xx Rxx	235/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx
100% (7x)	95% (3x)	96.3% (4x)

FAQ

Where is Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 made?
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.
Does this tyre have SUV variant?
For specialized SUV tyre, check Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV.

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