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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 94% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
21
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
133

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%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
55%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
58%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

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