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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Dunlop (89%). The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 SUV and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5 SUV
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
8
21
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.8
1.7
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
49
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 13 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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