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

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

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.

#	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /100%	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 /65%

Dimensions	R16 - R22	R16 - R20
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Segment

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 133

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 37

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 22x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 21x

Best position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 13.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.67

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 6.86

Year of the last test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2025

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2025

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

92%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

74%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 91%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 72%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 -60%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 -56%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 80%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

74%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 73%

Wet braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 78%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 72%

Wet handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 89%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 57%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 57%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 80%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 80%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 B

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 B

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

87%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

55%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 87%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 73%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 89%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 59%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

68%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

67%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 73%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 67%

Mileage

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 81%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 74%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 C

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

79%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

72%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 88%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 76%

Comfort

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 71%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 71%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

96.3%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5

64.5%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

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

Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1–	1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2	2+	1–	1
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good	2	2	2	2
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Sportauto Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Rating: Very good
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Recommended
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good	2	2-	2+	2
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	34,3	29,2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	34,9	30,7
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