Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

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Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

VS

Wintrac Pro

6.3

R17 – R22

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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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

Wintrac Pro

Number of tests

7

37

Best position

#1

Average position

2.0

6.4

Latest test

2024

Available sizes

118

131

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

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

92%

Dry braking

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

96%

Dry handling

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

92%

Dry handling - objective

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

95%

Dry lane changing

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

85%

Dry steering response

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

85%

Wet

Confidence

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

97%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

96%

Wet braking

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

94%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

100%

Wet handling

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

97%

Wet handling - objective

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

90%

Wet side guide

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

100%

Snow

Confidence

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

84%

Snow braking

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

86%

Snow cornering

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

83%

Snow handling

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

78%

Snow handling - objective

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

75%

Lateral guidance on snow

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

90%

Snow traction

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

87%

Comfort

Confidence

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

86%

Comfort

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

96%

Exterior noise

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

76%

Costs

Confidence

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

97%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

100%

Price/value

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

90%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

100%

Rolling resistance

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

100%

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

96%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
STRAßENVERKEHR	Winter	2024	235/55 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2023	225/60 R18	View
Automotorsport	Winter	2023	255/45 R20	View
Autobild	Winter	2021	235/55 R18	View
Autozeitung	Winter	2021	235/55 R18	View