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Michelin - winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Origin: France
25 models Avg. rating: 6.8 #1 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

New Michelin winter tyres

NameRatingTypePrevious modelYear
Michelin X-Ice North 4
2.85/5
Winter2026
Michelin X-Ice Snow+
1.15/5
WinterMichelin X-Ice Snow
2026
Michelin ALPIN 7
4/5
WinterMichelin ALPIN 6
Michelin Alpin 5
2024

Michelin winter tyres recommended in tests

Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

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Michelin - Model comparison (2026)

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

4.9/5
/98%
Tested 10x in 2026, 26x in total.
Test results:
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2. Michelin ALPIN 7

4/5
/80%
Tested 12x in 2026, 12x in total.
Test results:
check the prices for Michelin ALPIN 7

3. Michelin X-Ice North 4

2.85/5
/57%
Tested 3x in 2026, 3x in total.
Test results:
    check the prices for Michelin X-Ice North 4

    4. Michelin X-Ice Snow+

    1.15/5
    /23%
    Tested 2x in 2026, 2x in total.
    Test results:
      check the prices for Michelin X-Ice Snow+

      5. Michelin X-Ice Snow

      0.9/5
      /18%
      Tested 1x in 2026, 1x in total.
      Test results:
        check the prices for Michelin X-Ice Snow

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        Other Michelin winter tyres

        Tyres which were not featured in any test - new models, older models and non-mainstream models.

        Passenger car tyres(9)

        Everyday (9)

        NameTypeDimensions
        Michelin Alpin 5WinterR15 – R21
        Michelin Alpin A4WinterR15 – R17
        Michelin Alpin 7WinterR15 – R20
        Michelin ALPIN A3WinterR14
        Michelin Primacy 4WinterR20 – R21
        Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4WinterR19
        Michelin ALPIN 6WinterR16 – R20
        Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5WinterR17 – R23
        Michelin Agilis AlpinWinterR17
        SUV & 4x4 tyres(3)
        NameTypeDimensions
        Michelin LATITUDE ALPINWinterR15 – R19
        Michelin Latitude Tour HPWinterR17 – R19
        Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVWinterR17 – R23
        Van tyres(1)
        NameTypeDimensions
        Michelin AGILIS 51 SNOW-ICEWinterR14 – R16
        Motorcycle tyres(19)

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