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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Winter
Premium
10.0 /10 Recommended

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.

Best in test

Pros & Cons

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.

History

2020
4× Tested2× Winner
ADAC235/55 R171stGood
Autobild245/45 R181stExemplary
Autobild245/45 R18#2
Autobild225/40 R18#3Exemplary
2021
1× Tested
Autobild245/40 R18#2Test winner
2022
2× Tested1× Winner
AutoMotorSport245/45 R191stVery good
Autobild245/40 R19#4Good
2023
5× Tested3× Winner
Autobild225/45 R181stTest winner
Tyre Reviews225/45 R181stTest winner
Autobild225/40 R181stTest winner
Autobild225/45 R18#2
Sportauto225/40 R18#3Very good
2024
3× Tested3× Winner
TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R191stTest winner
AUTOBILD235/35 R191stExemplary
AUTOBILD245/45 R181stExemplary
2025
5× Tested2× Winner
Autobild225/40 R181stExemplary
SportautoBMW M41stOutstanding
Autobild225/40 R18#2
ADAC225/40 R18#2Good
Autozeitung245/45 R19#2Highly recommended

Tests (21)

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21 Tests 11× Winner 17× Recommended
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
Winner
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#2 Of 30 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
Winner
1stTest winner
BMW 3
Autobild Winter
245/40 R18
#2 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC Winter
235/55 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
245/45 R18
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#3 Of 12 Tyres

Sizes (85)

205/60 R16From £113

1 Variants

96HXL
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215/65 R16From £157

1 Variants

102HXL.
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Ratings

Tested 18× By professional organizations

Outstanding15× (83%)
Good3× (17%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 9.9xxx/xx R19 9.8225/xx Rxx 9.8235/xx Rxx 9.5245/xx Rxx 9.7275/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

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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