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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

245/40 R18 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 variants


Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is a winter tyre made in total of 133 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (315). 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 R18, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h. In 245/40 R18, PILOT ALPIN 5 usually competes against UltraGrip Performance 3, which is a tyre from GoodYear with a rating of 95%, compared to 100% of the Michelin in question.

245/40 R18 97 V MO1

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/40 R18 97V XL, MO1 )
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245/40 R18 97 V

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/40 R18 97V XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£188
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245/40 R18 97 W

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 245/40 R18 97W XL, with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£193
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Pilot Alpin 5 XL
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£223
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in 133 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 315/35 R22.

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/40 R18)
Autozeitung
Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2025 245/45 R19
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10
2 out of 10 competitors — final rating 'Highly recommended'. It delivered exemplary dry performance with the shortest braking distance, top durability and a sporty, agile yet comfortable ride; braking is powerful on wet surfaces but only moderate lateral guidance limits handling, and overall it proved only conditionally competitive in snowy conditions despite achieving best-in-test marks for snow handling and snow traction. It also stood out for wear, mileage and low exterior noise.
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test139135141
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5123134140
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AUTOBILD
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 WetDrySnow
Best values in test2+1-1
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 52+ 1- 1
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Autobild
Name WetDrySnow
Best values in test2+2+2+
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 52-21-
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Source: www.autobild.de
AutoMotorSport
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 WetDrySnowRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test9,39,4101010
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 579,110 89
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Autobild
Name WetDrySnowRunning costs
Best values in test2+1-2+1-
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 52+ 1- 2+ 1-
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autobild
Name Stopping distance on wetStopping distance on snow
Best values in test30,324,3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 531,924,3
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Source: www.autobild.de

245/40 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
78%
79.4%
70.4%
78.2%
Upper-middle £117
97 V
2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73.8%
87.1%
87.8%
80.9%
Premium £163
97 V + 2
3. Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
83.2%
77.8%
82.7%
80.3%
Premium £150
97 V + 2
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84.6%
92.6%
80.2%
85.4%
Premium
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6
92.2%
79.6%
84.4%
82.6%
Premium £169
97 V + 1
6. Kleber KRISALP HP3
72.3%
86.3%
68%
80.1%
Upper-middle £140
97 V
7. Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
89.5%
79.4%
74.3%
Premium £147
97 V + 2
8. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
82.9%
92.2%
82.8%
75.3%
Premium
9. Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
87.4%
91.3%
89.3%
Premium
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
72.3%
95.2%
73.8%
80.8%
Upper-middle £153
97 V
11. Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III
Premium £166
97 H + 3
12. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001
80.6%
77.4%
83.7%
Premium £131
93 V
13. Firestone Winterhawk 4
Upper-middle £136
97 V
14. Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
75.8%
90.5%
85.7%
67.4%
Upper-middle
15. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69.7%
66.2%
74.2%
71.2%
Lowcost £105
0 V
16. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
65.8%
70.3%
65.8%
69.5%
Lowcost £127
97 V
17. Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5
78.1%
77.2%
71.3%
79.7%
Lowcost
18. Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02
78.2%
74.2%
74.2%
77.1%
Upper-middle £109
97 T + 3
19. Fulda Kristall Control HP2
65.3%
82.4%
68.3%
72.4%
Lowcost
20. Nokian WR Snowproof P
66.1%
79.2%
92.3%
Upper-middle £115
97 V
21. Toyo Snowprox S954
78.8%
70.6%
92.2%
82.7%
Upper-middle £119
97 V + 1
22. Barum Polaris 3! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 5
73.6%
87.3%
Lowcost
23. Kumho WinterCraft WP71
81.9%
76.7%
78%
Upper-middle
24. Sava Eskimo HP2
65.3%
79.5%
72.3%
73.5%
Lowcost
25. Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert
79.2%
83.3%
75.4%
74.1%
Upper-middle
26. Yokohama W.drive V905! Newer model available: Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
70.9%
76%
93.1%
60.4%
Upper-middle
27. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Lowcost £100
97 V + 3
28. Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6
63.8%
78.1%
72%
74.8%
Lowcost
29. Nokian WR A4
Upper-middle
30. Yokohama BluEarth winter V905
81.6%
70.5%
85.4%
Upper-middle £232
93 Q + 2
31. Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4
66.5%
83.4%
77.3%
71.3%
Upper-middle
32. Matador MP93 Nordicca
40.2%
50.2%
Lowcost
33. Kormoran SNOW
Lowcost
34. Fortune Fsr901
Lowcost
35. Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca
72.1%
80.3%
76.9%
Lowcost
36. Imperial SnowDragon UHP
44.8%
61.6%
73.3%
Lowcost
37. Kormoran SNOWPRO B2
Lowcost