Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Dunlop Winter Sport 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 83% of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2015 when was the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the Winter Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.

#	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 /100%	Dunlop Winter Sport 5 /83%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

/100%

Dunlop Winter Sport 5

/83%

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Segment

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 119

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 102

Number of tests

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 42x

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 13x

Best position in test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 1.

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 4.

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 16.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 1.85

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 4.81

Year of the last test

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 2023

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Good

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Recommended

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
87%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
80%

Snow traction

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 83%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 80%

Snow braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 77%

Snow handling

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 86%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 82%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
67%

Dry braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 89%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 69%

Dry handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 64%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
82%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 76%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 73%

Wet braking

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 86%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 65%

Wet handling

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 75%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 72%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 85%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 74%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
78%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 90%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 62%

Comfort

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 84%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 75%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ? dB

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ? dB

Costs

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
75%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
74%

Rolling resistance

1. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 83%

2. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 74%

Mileage

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 92%

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 78%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 ?

2. Dunlop Winter Sport 5 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
68.2%

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
66.7%

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Mutual tests

Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1	2+
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2	2-	2	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	31,4	29,2
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	34,3	29,2
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	36,1	30,7
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Test winner	2+	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2-	2	1-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2+	1-
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Rating: Good	2	2	2+	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5	31,9	24,3
Dunlop Winter Sport 5	35,2	25
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