Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The data show a clear pattern: Michelin dominates dry and snow disciplines with shorter braking, higher cornering speeds, and stronger traction, while also keeping noise low and wear impressively high. Vredestein counters with competitive-and sometimes class-leading-wet braking and aquaplaning resistance in specific tests, plus a much lower purchase price. The question becomes whether outright performance or budget-led balance matters more for your winter driving.
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 sixteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | sixteen |
While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro 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
- Class-leading snow performance: repeated wins in braking, traction, and handling
- Consistently short dry braking and precise dry handling
- Low noise, good comfort, and among the best wear/mileage
- Often lower rolling resistance than rivals in segment
- Strong wet performance in several tests (wet braking and aquaplaning)
- Sporty, stable feel when conditions are wet
- Significantly lower purchase price and good value
- Occasionally competitive aquaplaning resistance versus class leaders
Dry Braking
Looking at data from twelve tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.81% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.28% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during ten dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.39% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 0.48% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.77% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 3.95% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Braking - Worn
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 11.56% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.85% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.16% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 6.48% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had 0.81% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from twelve tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 floated at a 0.95% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during seven curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro slipped out at a 3.11% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during thirteen snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.49% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 6% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had 3.67% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 2.88% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during ten snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.89% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 5.45% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 provided 2.35% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during seven snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 5.41% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 7.74% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Noise
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 2.06% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is predicted to cover 15.79% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro proved to have a 4.74% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Value: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Price
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during seven price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 24.93% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from twelve tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had a 6.38% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 for delivering near-summer-tyre performance in winter, with excellent dry and wet grip, precise handling, and strong stability. Snow traction is reported as confidently good (especially on packed or light snow), and several high-scoring reviews note impressive tread life. However, multiple users caution that ice traction and braking are weaker than dedicated snow/ice tyres, and the firm sidewall can make the ride feel harsh for some. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, especially for moderate winters and performance-oriented driving.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tyres for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
Vredestein's Wintrac Pro is the value play. It can edge Michelin in certain wet metrics (notably some wet braking and curved aquaplaning results), often costs 20-30% less, and can feel stable and sporty when conditions suit. If your winters skew wet and you're cost-sensitive, it's a credible, balanced alternative. For most drivers seeking the safest, broadest capability-especially where snow and cold dry roads are common-the Michelin is the decisive choice.
Key Differences
- Michelin wins every overall test head-to-head (16/16), indicating broader consistency
- Snow capability: Michelin holds clear, repeated margins in braking, traction, and handling
- Dry road safety: Michelin stops shorter and carries higher average speeds in handling
- Wet variability: Vredestein sometimes out-brakes Michelin in the wet and resists aquaplaning better in curved tests
- Efficiency/longevity: Michelin generally shows lower noise and better wear; rolling resistance often favors Michelin
- Price/value: Vredestein is typically 20-30% cheaper, improving upfront affordability and cost-per-1,000 km in some tests
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.Similar Comparisons
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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.