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Comparison: General Altimax Winter 3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

General Altimax Winter 3Budget
GeneralGeneral

Altimax Winter 3

R13 – R19
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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PILOT ALPIN 5 WinterContact TS 870 UltraGrip Performance 3
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Pakistan (General) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). General is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than General (0%). The first tyre test of General Altimax Winter 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Altimax Winter 3 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
6
21
Best position
#14
#1
Average position
23.7
1.7
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
43
135

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
General Altimax Winter 3
53%
General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
General Altimax Winter 3
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Wet Handling
General Altimax Winter 3
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet Circle Cornering
General Altimax Winter 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
General Altimax Winter 3
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
General Altimax Winter 3
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Dry Performance
General Altimax Winter 3
60%
General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
General Altimax Winter 3
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Dry Handling
General Altimax Winter 3
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Performance
General Altimax Winter 3
77%
General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
General Altimax Winter 3
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow Traction
General Altimax Winter 3
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Snow Handling
General Altimax Winter 3
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Snow Circle Cornering
General Altimax Winter 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Comfort & Noise
General Altimax Winter 3
71%
General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
General Altimax Winter 3
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Ride Comfort
General Altimax Winter 3
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
71%
Economy
General Altimax Winter 3
65%
General
Altimax Winter 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
General Altimax Winter 3
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Mileage
General Altimax Winter 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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