Positive - Significant lead in the dry and snow tests, best straight aquaplaning resistance, low external noise, low rolling resistance.
Negative - Average wet performance with extended wet braking and poor curved aquaplaning resistance, high purchase price.
Overall - The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 won both dry handling and dry braking, and was the best in ALL FOUR SNOW TESTS, and even had the second lowest noise and fourth lowest rolling resistance! It lost points in the important wet braking test where it only managed 6th, where the Continental was second, and while it was best in the straight aquaplaning test it could only manage seventh in the curved aquaplaning test. An excellent winter tyre for a climate which sees a lot of snow.
Positive - Test winner with high levels of grip in the snow, dynamic wet and dry handling, short braking distances, very low wear, low rolling resistance.
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Given 81%
while driving a
Toyota Verso 1.6 D4 D mpv
(205/60 R16 H) on
mostly country roads
for 76,000
spirited miles
This is by far the best winter I have used. I live in the alps and use every weekend to go from 300m to 1740m ski ressort. I have needed to chain up even with 30cm snow. On the packed snow/ice no issues even from standing start on gradient. Knowing the road I push the corners and straights with the knowledge they do not let me down
111 - tyre reviewed on November 5, 2018
Given 74%
while driving a
Volkswagen Passat
(235/45 R18 V) on
a combination of roads
for 2,500
spirited miles
Pros:
The wet grip is very good;
Dry and snow grip is good;
Very good handling in dry and wet conditions;
Damage resistant boards;
Cons:
Very bad in slush road;
Bad in sharp corner on icy road;
49 - tyre reviewed on January 20, 2019
Given 93%
while driving a
BMW 220d Sport Auto
(225/40 R18 V) on
a combination of roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
After using PA4’s for 3 winter, even if I could not found any information about PA5, I trusted the brand and bought them. Old ones were perfect as we can see in every single review and they amazingly made a better tyre. It is significantly more direct in steering wheel and more quit. Never disappointed me in the snow with my rwd car.
39 - tyre reviewed on November 15, 2019
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Given 96%
while driving a
Ford Mondeo TDCI
(235/45 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 13,050
average miles
This is a review after the first winter with those Pilot Alpin 5.
I have managed to do aprox. 13.000miles with them and thread left is :
5MM front
6MM rear
I have a sporty driving, aprox. 70% Highways, 25% Roads, 5% Town.
So tyre wear is generally fast with my style of driving but those Pilot Alpin 5 seems to last quite a bit.
It was my last winter with the car so I do this review about it to feed the reviews on this tyre.
I recommend them if you have the money.
I think you will find your money back as those seems to make a higher milage as I am used to do!
1 - tyre reviewed on June 24, 2021
Given 94%
while driving a
Audi A8
(225/45 R17) on
mostly country roads
for 1,000
spirited miles
Mounted on a 2019 Audi A8L which is a heavy car.
Dry performance and in the rain is outstanding, especially for a winter tire.
Snow performance is great in every area except for hard braking. I suspect due to the compromises made by not being a dedicated snow tire. However, lateral stability and inability to execute a drift with ease adds to overall safety of the vehicle. It's also very difficult to break traction when accelerating hard though the A8L is equipped with Quattro.
All in all a great tire for those in moderate winter climate conditions with tread life as a concern and/or for those that don't want all of the downsides of a dedicated snow tire.
1 - tyre reviewed on December 3, 2020
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Given 97%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf
(225/40 R18 V) on
a combination of roads
for 500
spirited miles
I haven’t tested them in snow yet, but the comfort and handling is great, I had Hankook fitted before them, and there is a huge difference, the sidewall looks nice too, I love these types.
10 - tyre reviewed on November 1, 2020
BMW X5 3.0 diesel
(255/50 R19) on
a combination of roads
for 3,000
average miles
Its very easy to rate this tyre - Best winter tyre I evere use. Dont think , just buy them :)
33 - tyre reviewed on January 8, 2019
Given 93%
while driving a
Audi RS4 Quattro
(235/35 R19) on
a combination of roads
for 10,000
spirited miles
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