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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli P Zero Winter

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 48% of the Pirelli P Zero Winter. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2024 when was the Pirelli P Zero Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the P Zero Winter were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Pirelli P Zero Winter also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli
P Zero Winter
Number of tests
21
1
Best position
#1
#9
Average position
1.7
9.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
133
85

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
65%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
65%
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 P Zero Winter
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
55%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
78%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
67%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
79%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
58%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
60%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
56%
Dry lane changing
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
73%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
73%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
81%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
81%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Pirelli P Zero Winter
66%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View

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