Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

6^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 delivers consistently strong winter UHP performance with an average overall position of 3.4 across 10 winter tests. Its standout trait is wet performance, repeatedly winning or placing on the podium in wet braking and handling, while also offering competent snow traction/handling. Dry handling is generally solid mid-upper tier, though dry braking can lag. Later large-rim tests highlight weaknesses in aquaplaning, noise, rolling resistance, and price/value, tempering its otherwise well-rounded dynamic capability.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2017 Sport Auto (35.7 m)
• 1st place wet handling in 2017 Sport Auto (73.8 km/h)
• 3rd wet braking in 2017 AMS (+5.3% from best)
• 3rd wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild (+3.1% from best)
Snow Traction and Handling Moderate Details
• 1st place snow handling in 2017 Sport Auto (56.5 km/h)
• Best traction mention in 2015 Auto Bild Performance Winter Test
• Mid-pack but close gaps in 2017 AMS snow metrics (+0.4% handling, +3.6% braking)
Overall Competitiveness/Awards Strong Details
• 2nd overall in 2015 Sport Auto (235/35 R19)
• 2nd overall in 2014 Auto Bild (235/35 R19)
• 2nd overall in 2012 Auto Bild (225/40 R18)
• 3rd overall in 2012 Sport Auto and 2011 AMS
Dry Handling Stability Moderate Details
• 4th dry handling in 2019 Auto Bild (+3.2% from best)
• 5th dry handling in 2017 Sport Auto (+0.5% from best)
• 6th dry handling in 2017 AMS (+1.5% from best)
Noise Comfort Minor Details
• 2nd place noise in 2017 AMS (72.5 dB, +0.1% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 9th straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Bild (+7.1% from best)
• 6th straight aquaplaning in 2017 AMS (+2.1% from best)
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 8th dry braking in 2019 Auto Bild (+14.4% from best)
• 9th dry braking in 2017 Sport Auto (+6.4% from best)
• 6th dry braking in 2017 AMS (+4.3% from best)
Rolling Resistance and Efficiency Moderate Details
• 9th rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild (+16.5% from best)
• 7th rolling resistance in 2017 AMS (+16.9% from best)
Price/Value Moderate Details
• 11th/11 price ranking in 2019 Auto Bild (+86.4% from best)
Noise (large sizes) Minor Details
• 10th noise in 2019 Auto Bild (+5.9% from best)