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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Tristar Snowpower UHP (2026)

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUVPremium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

9.4
R17 – R23
VS
Tristar Snowpower UHPBudget
TristarTristar

Snowpower UHP

R14 – R21
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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 (Tristar). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Tristar (0%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Snowpower UHP were tested.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Tristar
Snowpower UHP
Number of tests
7
1
Best position
#1
#10
Average position
2.0
10.0
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
118
61

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 PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
82%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
65%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
73%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
53%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
59%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
65%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
51%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
55%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
50%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
50%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
52%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
70%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
69%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
71%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Tristar Snowpower UHP
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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