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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli P Zero 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 97% of the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the P Zero 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 has B wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has A rating. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli
P Zero Winter 2
Number of tests
21
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.7
2.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
141
75

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
96%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
57%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
81%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
91%
Snow safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
97%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
98%
Wear
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
96%
Other
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Curved Aqua
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Ice Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Ice Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
93%
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Straight Aqua
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Subj. Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
95%
Subj. Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Subj. Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Subj. Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Wet Braking Cool
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
99%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2
100%

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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
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2025245/45 R19View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Winter
2024235/35 R19View

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