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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 91% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) 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 Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
7
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.0
3.3
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
118

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
86%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
89%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
67%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

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