Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (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%). 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 - 55% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) 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.