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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

Ceat WinterDrive
CeatCeat

WinterDrive

6.8
R13 – R19
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance 3 WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Ceat (74%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 68% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterDrive and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
4
21
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.0
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
44
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry braking
Ceat WinterDrive
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Ceat WinterDrive
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Ceat WinterDrive
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Ceat WinterDrive
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet braking
Ceat WinterDrive
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet circle cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet handling
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow braking
Ceat WinterDrive
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow handling
Ceat WinterDrive
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow traction
Ceat WinterDrive
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Exterior noise
Ceat WinterDrive
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Costs
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Mileage
Ceat WinterDrive
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Price
Ceat WinterDrive
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Price/value
Ceat WinterDrive
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Rolling resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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