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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
22
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.9
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
133

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
57%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
57%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
55%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Snow Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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