Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 72% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings.