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245/40 R21 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 variants
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 102 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R21 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (285). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 98mm sidewall height. In 245/40 R21, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in 102 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 285/30 R22.
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/40 R21)
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2- | 2 | 1- | ||||
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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.
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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| 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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| 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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245/40 R21 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | Premium | £326 100 V | |||
| 2. | Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III | Premium | ||||
| 3. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | £226 100 V | |||
| 4. | Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02 | Upper-middle | £242 96 V | |||
| 5. | Continental WinterContact TS 860S | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Falken EUROWINTER HS449 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 | Upper-middle | £187 100 V |