Pilot Alpin 5
Strong: dry roads and wet roads
Where this tyre is strong
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in tests
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Central European winter tyre has been tested in 2 independent tyre tests between 2025 and 2026 (Teknikens Värld and Auto Bild). Its TyreRanker score is 92/100, which ranks it No. 3 among 25 tested Central European winter tyres. The Pilot Alpin 5 is one of the top tyres in its class.
The Pilot Alpin 5 has won one test: Auto Bild 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 6 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2026).
The Pilot Alpin 5 is strongest in the dry (98 points, class average 85) and in the wet (95 points, class average 84). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.
The tests used sizes 225/40 R18 and 235/45 R18. In size 225/40 R18, prices start at €158.70 (prices are subject to change).
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 a good Central European winter tyre?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 received a TyreRanker score of 92/100 and ranks No. 3 among 25 Central European winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (2 in total).
How many tests has the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 won?
The Pilot Alpin 5 has won one test: Auto Bild 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 6 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2026).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?
The Pilot Alpin 5 is strongest in the dry (98 points, class average 85) and in the wet (95 points, class average 84). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.