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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Minerva Ice-Plus S210 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Minerva (5%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 3% of the Minerva Ice-Plus S210. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2016 when was the Minerva Ice-Plus S210 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Ice-Plus S210 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Minerva
Ice-Plus S210
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
1.7
35.3
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
99%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
100%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
97%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
60%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
78%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
45%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
54%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
46%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
53%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
48%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
56%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
51%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
56%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
91%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
100%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
82%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
89%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Minerva Ice-Plus S210
89%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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