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Comparison: Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker vs. Michelin Alpin 5 (2026)

Maxxis WP-05 ArctictrekkerBudget
MaxxisMaxxis

WP-05 Arctictrekker

R13 – R18
VS
Michelin Alpin 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin 5

R15 – R21
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UltraGrip Performance+ Blizzak LM-005 Winter Sport 5
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Maxxis (21%). But when it comes to comparing Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker and Michelin Alpin 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the WP-05 Arctictrekker and the Alpin 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
WP-05 Arctictrekker
Michelin
Alpin 5
Number of tests
7
17
Best position
#8
#2
Average position
19.9
5.9
Latest test
2019
2018
Available sizes
88
92

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
80%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
66%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
63%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
78%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2015215/65 R16View

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