Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Vredestein Snowtrac 5 (2026)

Premium

Michelin

Alpin 5

R15 – R21

VS

Premium

Vredestein

Snowtrac 5

R13 – R16

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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Alpin 5 and Vredestein Snowtrac 5, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Alpin 5 and the Snowtrac 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Alpin 5

Snowtrac 5

Number of tests

17

12

Best position

#2

#4

Average position

5.9

12.6

Latest test

2018

2019

Available sizes

92

57

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

99%

Dry braking

Michelin Alpin 5

94%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

93%

Dry handling

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Safety

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

98%

Wet

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

94%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

89%

Wet braking

Michelin Alpin 5

98%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Alpin 5

97%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Wet handling

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

94%

Snow

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

90%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Snow braking

Michelin Alpin 5

89%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Snow cornering

Michelin Alpin 5

90%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Snow handling

Michelin Alpin 5

90%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Snow traction

Michelin Alpin 5

89%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Ice

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

98%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Ice braking

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Ice lateral guidance

Michelin Alpin 5

97%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

98%

Comfort

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

89%

Exterior noise

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

98%

Interior noise

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

99%

Costs

Confidence

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

90%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Alpin 5

87%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Mileage

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

67%

Price/value

Michelin Alpin 5

100%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

68%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Alpin 5

89%

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

100%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
ADAC	Winter	2018	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2018	195/65 R15	View
ADAC	Winter	2017	195/65 R15	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Winter	2016	205/55 R16	View