Comparison: Uniroyal WinterExpert vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Uniroyal (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 81% of the Uniroyal WinterExpert. The first tyre test of Uniroyal WinterExpert 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 WinterExpert 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 Uniroyal WinterExpert has C wet grip rating, whereas 49% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterExpert is made in Germany and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.