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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Number of tests
17
5
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
5.9
4.8
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
91
77

Wet

Wet
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
77%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Wet performance
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
87%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Alpin 5
84%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
82%
Dry performance
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
71%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
88%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Dry handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
85%

Snow

Snow
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
80%
Snow cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
77%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
64%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
75%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
66%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
63%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
67%
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%

Ice

Ice
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
81%

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