Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
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Table of contents:
Pros and cons
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
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Customer Popularity
88%
Customer Popularity
Based on 26 reviews
What customers like ...
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Quiet Ride 7
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Good Traction 5
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Brand Quality 6
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Durability 3
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Good Design 2
What customers dislike ...
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Price 1
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Bad Handling 1
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No Rim Protection 1
Comparison
Wet road
Dry road - safety
Dry road - sportiness
Aquaplaning
Achievements
Best
Dry braking
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
TyreReviews.com 2023
Autobild 2023
+11
Best
Snow traction
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
TyreReviews.com 2023
Autobild 2023
+8
Best
Dry handling
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2023
Autobild 2023
+7
Best
Exterior noise
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2023
Autobild 2023
Autobild 2022
+4
Best
Snow handling
TyreReviews.com 2023
Automotorsport 2022
Autobild 2022
Autobild 2022
+3
Best
Wet handling
Autobild 2023
Sportauto 2021
Autobild 2020
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
TyreReviews.com 2021
Autobild 2021
Best
Comfort
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2022
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autobild 2024
Autobild 2023
Best
Snow braking
Sportauto 2023
Best
Wet braking
Autobild 2021
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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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 in tyre tests
All tyre tests where Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was featured:All tests
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.
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 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2 | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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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.
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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| 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 | |||||
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2- | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2+ | 2+ | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 31,9 | 24,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 1- | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| 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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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (12x) | 85% (2x) | ||
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| Very good | Exemplary | Test winner | Good |
| 2x | 4x | 6x | 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.
