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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

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 (91%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 72% 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.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
21
22
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
6.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
141
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 43 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Wet side guide
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
50%
Wet safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Snow handling - objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%
Snow Handling Objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Snow safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Exterior Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Interior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Price
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Price/value
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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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
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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