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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

3 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 has a better rating of 100% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winterhawk 4 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 (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Number of tests
21
19
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
1.7
10.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
133
101

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
67%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
68%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
53%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
65%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
85%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
75%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
84%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Noise Interior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
60%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View

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