The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 demonstrates outstanding proficiency, particularly shining in snowy conditions and dry performance. Notably, it excels in snow handling and exhibits commendable behavior in wet terrains. However, its rolling resistance and aquaplaning resistance are somewhat average. Its overall excellence in most categories cements it as one of the top contenders in this test.

This Michelin model combines very strong snow grip with excellent dry handling response (and low noise emission), but it has a relatively long wet stopping distance, and it comes at a fairly expensive price.

An exemplary premium tire with excellent snow performance that ensures great handling performance in any weather conditions. Its only limitation is the high price.

Short braking distance, high traction, and excellent handling performance on snow. Short braking distance, very good lateral stability, and precise steering response on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Reduced hydroplaning resistance, particularly lateral. Increased noise when cornering. Very good.

Winter tires with exemplary driving characteristics in all weather conditions, precise steering behavior, short braking distances. High price level.

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.

Positive: Premium winter tires with a high level of performance in all weather conditions, harmonious steering behavior, low rolling resistance.
Negative: high price.

Positive: Premium winter profile with a high level of performance in all weather conditions, harmonious steering behavior, low rolling resistance.
Negative: high price.
Verdict: exemplary.

Very balanced tires with top marks on dry and snow-covered roads. Good in the wet.

Pros: Excellent snow grip, dynamic handling performance on dry and wet pavement, efficient braking, long expected mileage, good price/quality ratio. Winner of the Auto Bild winter tire test 2020/2021.
Cons: Very high price.However weird this may sound, this is the first independent tire test of the Pilot Alpin 5 model, which has been out for three years.