Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Pirelli Scorpion Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (83%). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Scorpion Winter were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter has B rating.