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Comparison: Tristar Snowpower UHP vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

Tristar Snowpower UHPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower UHP

R14 – R21
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUVPremium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

9.4
R17 – R23
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WinterContact TS 870 P UltraGrip Performance+ Blizzak LM-005
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Tristar) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Tristar (0%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the Snowpower UHP and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested.

Test Profile

Tristar
Snowpower UHP
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Number of tests
1
7
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
10.0
2.0
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
61
118

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Dry braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
95%
Wet
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower UHP
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Tristar Snowpower UHP
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Tristar Snowpower UHP
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Wet braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
38%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Wet circle cornering
Tristar Snowpower UHP
55%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Wet handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Snow
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower UHP
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow braking
Tristar Snowpower UHP
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Snow cornering
Tristar Snowpower UHP
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow handling
Tristar Snowpower UHP
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow traction
Tristar Snowpower UHP
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower UHP
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Exterior noise
Tristar Snowpower UHP
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Tristar Snowpower UHP
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Costs
Confidence
Tristar Snowpower UHP
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Rolling resistance
Tristar Snowpower UHP
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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