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

2 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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
27
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
8.1
1.7
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
25
133

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
62%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
75%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
54%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dry Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Snow Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
82%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%
Economy
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View

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