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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Falken e.Ziex

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Falken (58%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 90% of the Falken e.Ziex. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
133
34

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet side guide
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Dry performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Falken e.Ziex
78%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

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