Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

18

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

4th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

1
of 13
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
1
of 11
Strong:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Traction
1
of 9
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025 Winner

2024

Despite being one of the oldest tyre in the test, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 demonstrated why it has long been considered the benchmark in this category. It offered excellent all-round performance,...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Braking, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
2
of 6
2023/24 Tyre Reviews UHP Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

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Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Wear, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking - Worn
3
of 9
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Snow specialist with high dry grip. Deficiencies in aquaplaning.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Price
1
of 12
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test

2023

Excellent/Test Winner.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction
1
of 22
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction, Wet Circle
2
of 54
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Snow Braking
1
of 13
2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2023

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 pipped the Bridgestone, but by such a small amount I'm calling them both test winners. The Michelin was almost untouchable in the snow, especially snow handling, and was ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
4
of 10
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Good.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction
Weak:
Price
1
of 10
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction
Weak:
Price
1
of 8
2022 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2022

Very Good.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Snow Circle, Price, Curved Aquaplaning
1
of 14
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Slalom, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Price
1
of 10
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2021

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 ...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Price
2
of 19
The Best Winter Tyres for 2020

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

1
of 21
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Wear, Wet Handling
Weak:
Value
2
of 49
2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Snow Braking