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275/40 R18 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 variants
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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. 275/40 R18 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (275mm), which results in 110mm sidewall height. In 275/40 R18, 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 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 (275/40 R18)
Sportauto Winter tyre test 2025 275/35 R19
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 6
1st of 6 — final rating: Outstanding. The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 proved a very reliable, high‑grip winter tyre with a broad safety margin on snow, topping the test for snow braking, snow cornering and snow traction; it also excelled in dry braking, steering response and handling, and stood out for low rolling resistance and low exterior noise. Testers found it very safe but noted pronounced understeer on wet surfaces; on dry roads it felt agile, corner‑stable, quiet and fuel‑efficient. Negatives were a somewhat nervous rear axle during evasive or rapid lane‑change maneuvers on asphalt and marginal damping over joints and edges. It did not finish last in any discipline.
outstanding
Ranked #1 of 6
1st of 6 — final rating: Outstanding. The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 proved a very reliable, high‑grip winter tyre with a broad safety margin on snow, topping the test for snow braking, snow cornering and snow traction; it also excelled in dry braking, steering response and handling, and stood out for low rolling resistance and low exterior noise. Testers found it very safe but noted pronounced understeer on wet surfaces; on dry roads it felt agile, corner‑stable, quiet and fuel‑efficient. Negatives were a somewhat nervous rear axle during evasive or rapid lane‑change maneuvers on asphalt and marginal damping over joints and edges. It did not finish last in any discipline.
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 9.2 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 5.6 | ||
| Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | 9.2 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 10.0 | ||
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275/40 R18 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | £202 103 V | |||
| 2. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Premium | £313 103 V | |||
| 3. | Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Premium | £218 103 V | |||
| 5. | GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Premium | £210 103 V | |||
| 6. | Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III | Premium | £249 103 V + 4 | |||
| 7. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 | Upper-middle | £178 103 V |
