Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional mileage
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Good properties on dry roads
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Competitors
Sizes
Michelin Alpin 5 is made in 87 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 315/30 R21.
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Michelin Alpin 5 is ranked #55 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by ADAC 2018, Autobild 2018, and other organizations. Michelin Alpin 5 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from France. It is made in total of 87 sizes, 185/65 R15 being the smallest and 315/30 R21 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 17 times, first test was carried in 2015. Michelin Alpin 5 got replaced by a newer model - Michelin Alpin 6. This model received the best possible rating in 5 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 100% of Michelin Alpin 5 has "B" wet grip rating and most (65%) of the dimensions has "E" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Michelin Alpin 5 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 64% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to ALPIN 6, which is a tyre from Michelin (France) and has a rating of 73%, compared to 55% of the Michelin in question.
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Timeline
2015
Michelin Alpin 5 was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2016
Michelin Alpin 5 was tested 6x (Autobild,...)
2017
Michelin Alpin 5 was tested 6x (ADAC,...)
2018
Michelin Alpin 5 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2018
Michelin Alpin 5 got replaced by Michelin Alpin 6
Achievements
Michelin Alpin 5 in tyre tests
The Michelin Alpin 5 winter tyre has received an overall rating of 89%, establishing itself as a top performer in the premium tyre segment. Having undergone several tests by leading organizations such as ADAC, Autobild, and Autoexpress, the Michelin Alpin 5 consistently demonstrated superior performance across various dimensions and test conditions.
In the 2018 ADAC Winter tyre test for 205/55 R16, the Michelin Alpin 5 ranked 5th out of 16 tyres and achieved the best values in aquaplaning cross and longitudinal, dry driving behavior, safety, ice braking, and mileage metrics. Similarly, it performed well in the 2017 ADAC Winter tyre test for 215/65 R16, garnering best values in aquaplaning longitudinal, dry braking, dry driving behavior, and mileage.
The Michelin Alpin 5 also secured top spots in the 2016 Autoklub CR Winter tyre test for 205/55 R16 and the 2017 Autobild Winter tyre tests for 225/50 R17 and 225/55 R17. While it wasn't the champion in all tests, the Alpin 5 still managed to secure "Satisfactory" and "Highly Recommended" ratings in various other tests throughout the years. Overall, the Michelin Alpin 5 is a reliable and high-performing premium winter tyre that can meet diverse driving needs.
All tyre tests where Michelin Alpin 5 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,3 | 27 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 37,1 | 28,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 3,6 | 1,0 | 2,4 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,3 | 3,1 | 1,4 | |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2,4 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 3,8 | 2,3 | |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 100 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 97,5 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 33,3 | 28,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 3,0 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2,5 | 2,1 | 3,2 | 2,6 | 3,5 | 1,5 | 2,6 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 1- | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 100 | 96,9 | 99,8 | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 98,5 | 88,2 | 97 | 98,8 | 88,7 | 98,4 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 412 | 142 | 127 | 143 | 25 | 10 | |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 376 | 128 | 108 | 140 | 18 | 8 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 99,9 | 100 | 94,2 | 84,9 | 99,1 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101 | 100 | 103,3 | 100,3 | |||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 25 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 35,6 | 25,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 205 | 64 | 70 | 46 | 18 | 8 | |
| Michelin Alpin 5 | 195 | 61 | 67 | 41 | 16 | 6 | |
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (5x) | 85% (6x) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Highly recommended | Very good | Satisfactory | Recommended |
| 3x | 1x | 1x | 5x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 92.5% (6x) | 95% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 96.3% (4x) | 85% (2x) | 95% (3x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.