Michelin Alpin 5
CoreScore 82:
- Participation of the tire models in professional tire tests and their test scores.
- Consumer reviews on the top tire selling websites.
We gather such data as the numbers of reviews and the ultimate score of the tire model on numerous tire-related websites such as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, market.yandex, tyrereviews, and others. - Reviews written by the visitors to our website tiresvote.com.
Value, max: 100
Popularity of the model 38:
- Year of manufacture.
- The premium brand factor .
- The number of video reviews of the tire on youtube.com .
- The number of news items about the model .
- The number of times the tire was involved in professional tire tests.
- The fact of the tire being on the bestseller lists on such reputed websites as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, and others.
- The number of tire types and sizes .
Value, max: unlimited
Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire has been replaced by Michelin / Alpin 6
- This tire replaced Michelin / Alpin A4
- Available Sizes in Line: 71
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Original Equipment (OE) tires
for:
- • Audi A3
- • Audi A4 Allroad
- • Audi A6
- • BMW 5 Series
- • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- • Volkswagen Golf
- • Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
- • Volkswagen Polo
- • Volkswagen Tiguan
- • Volkswagen T-Roc I (A11/AC7) [2017 .. 2023]
- • Audi RS4 B9 Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
- • Audi A7 4K8 [2018 .. 2023]
- • Audi Q2 GA [2016 .. 2020]
- Year Released: 2014
- Regions for sale: Europe, Russia+, Japan
Summary
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Tire Rank :: Michelin Alpin 5
34 55 in Passenger / Winter
17 34 in Performance Winter / Snow
Description
Safety & Mobility in winter, whatever the severity.
- Excellent in snow and wet (Best Performance in ADAC 2015 winter tyre test on)
- A new trade pattern (Michelin Alpin 5 is made with a new trade pattern which offers greater traction on snow, greater resistance to aquaplaning and enhanced steering precision3. The Michelin Alpin 5's tread pattern, is siped to full tread depth, to better preserve the tyre's winter performance during the whole life of the tyre)
- The innovative tread compound technology (The innovative tread compound technology used in Michelin Alpin 5 optimises tyre performance in low temperatures, ensures better grip on wet and snowy surfaces, still keeping a good level of energy efficiency)
Michelin Alpin 5 Latest News
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Dec 29, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Zeitung: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #2nd of 13. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:The outstanding grip on wet pavement, absence of any problems in the dry, and the highest snow traction on test scored Michelin Alpin 5 the second line in the final standings. Thoroughly recommended.
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Dec 04, 2019Article
Auto Zeitung 2019: Winter Tire Test
When tire makers want to present the characteristics of their product, they do so by placing icons and codes on the labels. However, the experts of the German publi… -
Mar 02, 2019Tire Test 2018
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R15
Ranked #11th of 20. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Winter profile with exceptionally long mileage, balanced ride on wet and dry roads. Limited snow capability, high rolling resistance.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Michelin / Alpin 5
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 15 / 16 / 17 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Michelin / Alpin 5 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
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R15 | 185/65 R15 88T | 185/65 R15 | 88T | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91T | 195/65 R15 | 91T | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 95H XL | 195/65 R15 | 95H | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91H | 205/60 R15 | 91H | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91T | 205/60 R15 | 91T | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 94H | 205/65 R15 | 94H | |
R15 | 205/65 R15 94T | 205/65 R15 | 94T | |
R16 | 185/50 R16 81H | 185/50 R16 | 81H | |
R16 | 195/45 R16 84H XL | 195/45 R16 | 84H | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 88H XL | 195/50 R16 | 88H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91H XL | 195/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91T | 195/55 R16 | 91T | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91T XL | 195/55 R16 | 91T | |
R16 | 195/60 R16 89H | 195/60 R16 | 89H | |
R16 | 195/60 R16 89T | 195/60 R16 | 89T | |
R16 | 205/45 R16 87H XL | 205/45 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87H | 205/50 R16 | 87H | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91T | 205/55 R16 | 91T | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94H XL | 205/55 R16 | 94H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 92H | 205/60 R16 | 92H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 92T | 205/60 R16 | 92T | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 92V | 205/60 R16 | 92V | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96H | 205/60 R16 | 96H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H | |
R16 | 205/65 R16 95H | 205/65 R16 | 95H | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 90H XL | 215/45 R16 | 90H | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 90V XL | 215/45 R16 | 90V | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 95H | 215/60 R16 | 95H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H | 215/60 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99T XL | 215/60 R16 | 99T | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 98H | 215/65 R16 | 98H | |
R16 | 225/50 R16 96H | 225/50 R16 | 96H | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 95V | 225/55 R16 | 95V | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99H | 225/55 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99H XL | 225/55 R16 | 99H | |
R16 | 225/60 R16 102H XL | 225/60 R16 | 102H | |
R16 | 225/60 R16 102V XL | 225/60 R16 | 102V | |
R17 | 205/45 R17 88H XL | 205/45 R17 | 88H | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 89V | 205/50 R17 | 89V | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93H | 205/50 R17 | 93H | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93H XL | 205/50 R17 | 93H | |
R17 | 205/55 R17 91H | 205/55 R17 | 91H | |
R17 | 205/55 R17 95H XL | 205/55 R17 | 95H | |
R17 | 215/40 R17 87V XL | 215/40 R17 | 87V | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91H XL | 215/45 R17 | 91H | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91V XL | 215/45 R17 | 91V | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95H XL | 215/50 R17 | 95H | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94H | 215/55 R17 | 94H | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94V | 215/55 R17 | 94V | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V | 215/55 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 215/60 R17 100H | 215/60 R17 | 100H | |
R17 | 215/60 R17 100H XL | 215/60 R17 | 100H | |
R17 | 215/65 R17 99H | 215/65 R17 | 99H | |
R17 | 215/65 R17 103H XL | 215/65 R17 | 103H | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 91H | 225/45 R17 | 91H | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 91V | 225/45 R17 | 91V | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94V | 225/45 R17 | 94V | |
R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98H XL | 225/50 R17 | 98H | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V | 225/50 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 97H | 225/55 R17 | 97H | |
R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V | |
R19 | 205/55 R19 97H XL | 205/55 R19 | 97H | |
R20 | 195/55 R20 95H XL | 195/55 R20 | 95H |
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Questions and Answers
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Dec 29, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Zeitung: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #2nd of 13. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:The outstanding grip on wet pavement, absence of any problems in the dry, and the highest snow traction on test scored Michelin Alpin 5 the second line in the final standings. Thoroughly recommended.
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Dec 04, 2019Article
Auto Zeitung 2019: Winter Tire Test
When tire makers want to present the characteristics of their product, they do so by placing icons and codes on the labels. However, the experts of the German publi… -
Mar 02, 2019Tire Test 2018
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R15
Ranked #11th of 20. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Winter profile with exceptionally long mileage, balanced ride on wet and dry roads. Limited snow capability, high rolling resistance.
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Nov 12, 2018Tire Test 2018
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R16
Ranked #5th of 10. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Best tire in the dry and lowest wear. Slightly weak in the snow and fuel consumption tests compared to the best.
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Nov 04, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Express: Passenger Winter Tire Test
Ranked #7th of 8. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:The Michelin Alpin 5 is another tire that seems more comfortable in 16" sizes than the 17" on test here. Beating only last placed Bridgestone in most of the tests, the Alpin 5 is due an update to keep it with the best tires on the market.
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Nov 04, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Bild: 4x4/SUV Winter Tire Test
Ranked #3rd of 10. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Good results on snow, High resistance to aquaplaning, Short braking distance on wet roads. Average braking performance on dry surfaces, High price.
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Nov 02, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Bild: Passenger Winter Tire Test
Ranked #2nd of 10. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Winter specialist with very good wet grip and low wear. Balance handling in the snow and dry, good aquaplaning resistance. Slightly high rolling resistance.
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Nov 02, 2018Tire Test 2017
ADAC: 4x4/SUV Winter Tire Test
Ranked #5th of 10. Michelin Alpin 5Verdict:Top marks in wear, very good in the dry, good in the wet. Slightly weak in the snow and loud.
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Jan 16, 2015Video
Michelin Alpin 5 Winter Tyre
The Michelin Alpin 5 winter tyre features innovative tread compound technology to ensure better grip on wet and snowy surfaces while maintaining a good energy efficiency rating. Michelin Alpin 5 features a new tread pattern for greater resistance to aquaplaning for enhanced wet steering precision.
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Feb 13, 2014Video
Michelin Alpin 5 test in Innsbruck
We were invited by Michelin to try their latest winter tyre, the Alpin 5, in Innsbruck. On the program: testing the motricity, the grip, cornering and braking on a winter wet road. After, a drive on the snow in the beautiful surroundings of Innsbruck.