Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tyres directly!

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Key Strengths

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

• Consistently shortest braking on dry, wet, and snow (up to ~9% dry and ~8% wet gains)
• Best-in-test longevity and low wear (≈46-47k km; lowest abrasion in AZ test)
• Low rolling resistance and lower noise for a quieter, more efficient ride
• Strong all-round handling with excellent aquaplaning resistance and stability

Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus

• Solid wet subjective handling feel (won wet subjective once)
• Predictable, stable behavior with adequate snow performance
• Comfortable ride quality (parity or close to Michelin in comfort scores)
• Lower purchase price in some markets/sizes improving upfront affordability

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus.

In total the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 29 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro plus has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tyre 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Conclusion

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is the more complete winter UHP tyre. It brakes shorter in every surface tested (up to ~9% shorter dry, ~8% shorter wet, ~3% shorter on snow), maintains quicker lap and higher aquaplaning thresholds, runs quieter, and couples very low rolling resistance with class-leading projected mileage (≈47k km vs ≈31-37k km). These advantages translate to higher safety margins and lower cost per kilometer despite a higher upfront price.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ is competent and can feel confidence-inspiring in certain wet subjective handling scenarios, but its extended dry and wet braking, higher rolling resistance, and faster wear weaken its value case. Unless you prioritize its specific wet feel and lower initial outlay, Michelin is the clearer choice for balanced winter safety, refinement, and long-term economy.

Key Differences

• Braking performance: Michelin shorter in dry, wet, and snow across all shared tests
• Handling pace: Michelin faster in dry, wet, and snow lap metrics
• Aquaplaning: Michelin higher thresholds (straight and curved)
• Efficiency: Michelin lower rolling resistance and quieter operation
• Durability: Michelin markedly longer projected mileage (~25-50% advantage)
• Value over time: Michelin better cost per km; Vredestein only wins upfront price in one test

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.