Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Dunlop (79%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 98% compared to 89% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 235/35 R19 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

#	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /98%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /89%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

/98%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/89%

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Segment

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 102

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 42x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 13x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.85

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.81

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2024

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2024

Best rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

91%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

71%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 89%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 73%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 69%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

87%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

77%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 88%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 76%

Snow handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 81%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

83%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

78%

Wet braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 85%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 78%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Wet handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 79%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 82%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 75%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 B

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 B

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

75%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

74%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 81%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 79%

Mileage

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 C

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

79%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

74%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 84%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 61%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 78%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 72 dB

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

96.3%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

0%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

83.3%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5

81.8%

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 235/35 R19

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	1-	2	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	vítěz testu	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	vítěz testu	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

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
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	36,1	30,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	vítěz testu	2+	2+	1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	vítěz testu	2+	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2-	2	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Rating	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	příkladné	2+	1-	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	příkladné	2+	1-	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	dobré	2	2	2+	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

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
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,2	25
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