18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
THETYRELAB.COM

Comparison: Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

Nankang Winter Activa SV-2Budget
NankangNankang

Winter Activa SV-2

R13 – R16
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
Also compare with
PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance 3 WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Activa SV-2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested.

Test Profile

Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
3
21
Best position
#11
#1
Average position
23.0
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
11
141

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
52%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Wet Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
38%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
67%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dry Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
48%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Snow Traction
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
47%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Snow Handling
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
51%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
80%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Ride Comfort
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Economy
Confidence
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Explore rankings

Best snow tyresBest tyres for EVsBest ice tyresBest dry-handling tyresBest rain tyresQuietest tyresMost economical tyresBest anti-aquaplaning tyres

Popular tyre comparisons

VS
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental EcoContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 6
VS
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
VS
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

Also compare

Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs Vredestein Wintrac ProNankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 vs Toyo Snowprox S954Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac ProMichelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Browse by brand

MichelinPirelliHankookGoodyearNokianContinentalVredesteinNexenFalkenKumhoDunlopMaxxis

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.