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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/60 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
7
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
2.0
10.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
118
101

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
85%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
79%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
90%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
73%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone Winterhawk 4
93%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
89%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
92%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
95%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
96%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
59%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
59%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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