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Comparison: Austone SP901 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

Austone SP901
AustoneAustone

SP901

1.5
R14 – R21
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance 3 WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Austone (15%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 15% of the Austone SP901. The first tyre test of Austone SP901 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the SP901 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Austone
SP901
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
6
21
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
27.0
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
78
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Austone SP901
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry braking
Austone SP901
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Austone SP901
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet
Confidence
Austone SP901
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Austone SP901
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Austone SP901
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet braking
Austone SP901
40%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Wet circle cornering
Austone SP901
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Wet handling
Austone SP901
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow
Confidence
Austone SP901
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow braking
Austone SP901
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow cornering
Austone SP901
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow traction
Austone SP901
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Austone SP901
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Exterior noise
Austone SP901
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Austone SP901
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Rolling resistance
Austone SP901
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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