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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Uniroyal WinterExpert

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Uniroyal (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 79% of the Uniroyal WinterExpert. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Uniroyal WinterExpert first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the WinterExpert 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 100% of Uniroyal WinterExpert has C rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and WinterExpert is made in Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 225/40 R18 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2023 225/45 R18 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2022 245/45 R19 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
75%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (93.8%)
Dry Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
74%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
61%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
71%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
85%
Best in category: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 (93.8%)
Snow Performance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
67%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
68%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (96.0%)
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
75%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
62%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
Best: Dunlop Winter (96.0%)
Best in category: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
72%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
77%
Noise Interior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
70%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
69%
Best: Dunlop Winter (87.0%)
Best in category: Kleber KRISALP HP3 (91.0%)
Economy
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Uniroyal WinterExpert
81%
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
84%
Best: Barum Polaris 6 (96.0%)
Mileage
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Uniroyal WinterExpert
78%
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (92.0%)

Performance spider chart

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