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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
Sportauto Sportauto
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
57%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
57%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (86.3%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
55%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (89.7%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Best: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (92.0%)

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