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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4

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

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
64%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
59%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
56%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
57%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
42%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
40%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
35%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
30%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
71%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
38%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
11%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
81%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
15%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
1%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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