Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium
Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (70%). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 225/40 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 76% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (60%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.
| # | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R17 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 31,9 | 24,3 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 35,2 | 25,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,5 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 0,8 | 1,8 |
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,4 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 3,0 | 2,6 | 2,7 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,3 |
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