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Comparison: Dunlop Winter vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 (89%) than Dunlop (88%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 93% of the Dunlop Winter. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter was done in 2025, 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 Winter and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 74% of Dunlop Winter has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (90.4%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.5%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Dunlop Winter
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 (88.5%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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