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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Dunlop (88%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 86% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (59%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 235/35 R19 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 225/45 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 245/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (85.9%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
69%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (90.6%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
76%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
77%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Best: Radar Dimax Alpine (90.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Best in category: Autogreen Snow Chaser 2 AW08 (91.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
73%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
61%
Best: Radar Dimax Alpine (95.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
84%
Best in category: Radar Dimax Alpine (95.0%)
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Best in category: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 (95.0%)

Performance spider chart

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