Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Hankook (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 87% of the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 99% of Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 X W330A has B rating.