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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.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
22
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.9
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
60
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 43 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Dry steering response
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet Handling Objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Wet side guide
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Wet safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Snow Handling Objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Snow safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Exterior Noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Price
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%

Tread pattern comparison

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View
SportautoSportauto
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/40 R18View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View

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