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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (56%). The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV also have C wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Winterhawk 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
14
7
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
16.0
2.0
Latest test
2020
2024
Available sizes
66
118

Wet

Wet
Firestone Winterhawk 3
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Wet handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Winterhawk 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Wet braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%

Snow

Snow
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow traction
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Snow braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Dry performance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Dry braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Winterhawk 3
77%
Dry handling
Firestone Winterhawk 3
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Winterhawk 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 3
75%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Winterhawk 3
85%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Exterior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Interior noise
Firestone Winterhawk 3
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%

Ice

Ice
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%
Ice lateral guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 3
81%
Ice braking
Firestone Winterhawk 3
83%

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