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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Ceat (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 64% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterDrive and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
4
21
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.0
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
133

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Wet Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
55%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Ceat WinterDrive
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Ceat WinterDrive
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Dry Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow Traction
Ceat WinterDrive
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Snow Handling
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Ride Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Mileage
Ceat WinterDrive
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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