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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Sottozero 3 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 (60%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
21
27
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
1.7
8.1
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
133
24

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
62%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
53%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
54%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
66%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
62%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
65%
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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