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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 (2026)

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
VS
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2Budget
NankangNankang

Winter Activa SV-2

R13 – R16
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Taiwan (Nankang). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Nankang Winter Activa SV-2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Activa SV-2 were tested. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
1.7
23.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
141
11

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
52%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Wet Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Wet Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
30%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
38%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
87%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
76%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
67%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Dry Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
69%
Dry Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
48%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Snow Braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Snow Traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
47%
Snow Handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
88%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
46%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
51%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
80%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Noise Exterior
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
81%
Ride Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
78%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
73%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-2
73%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View

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