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Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (2026)

Vredestein Wintrac ProPremium
VredesteinVredestein

Wintrac Pro

6.3
R17 – R22
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
Also compare with
PILOT ALPIN 5 UltraGrip Performance 3 WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac Pro was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the Wintrac Pro and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Wintrac Pro
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
37
21
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.4
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
131
141

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 61 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Dry braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Dry steering response
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
96%
Wet braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Wet safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet Handling Objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
33%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%
Wet side guide
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
95%
Snow
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Snow handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Snow handling - objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow safety
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Lateral guidance on snow
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Snow Handling Objective
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Ice braking
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Interior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
93%
Comfort
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
98%
Exterior Noise
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
99%
Price/value
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Price
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Fuel efficiency
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
97%
Offroad
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Gravel traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Mud traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%
Sand traction
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024235/35 R19View
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
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022245/40 R19View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2022245/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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