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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

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 (91%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 86% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Scorpion Winter 2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Scorpion Winter 2
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
5
7
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
4.8
2.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
88
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Dry braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Dry handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Dry Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry steering response
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Dry Handling Objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Wet braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Wet handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Wet side guide
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Wet Handling Objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow braking
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow handling
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow traction
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow handling - objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow Handling Objective
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Interior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
81%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
88%
Price/value
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
84%
Price
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
71%

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Tread pattern comparison

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
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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
STRAßENVERKEHR
Winter
2024235/55 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023235/60 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/60 R18View
ARBÖARBÖ
Winter
2023235/55 R18View

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