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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 90% of the Hankook ION FlexClimate. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. 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 Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Hankook
ION FlexClimate
Number of tests
7
1
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.0
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
118
27

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
95%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
90%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
75%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
76%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
71%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
81%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
74%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Hankook ION FlexClimate
84%

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