Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (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 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 86% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Scorpion Winter 2 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.