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

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
25

Snow

Snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
62%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%

Wet

Wet
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
66%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
53%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
54%

Dry

Dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%

Costs

Costs
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
65%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%

Ice

Ice
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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