Tests 83 · 6 tests Owners 77 · 14 reviews
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Hankook Dynapro AT2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is ahead, 78–62
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“The stock Dynapro AT2 tires are awful in the rain We've had our first real rain since spring today here in the PNW, and I've gotta say these stock Hankook tires are the worst tires I've ever driven in the rain. Every single time I turned around a corner, it's a one tire fire on the inside rear. I've driven in the rain here my whole life, in cars with far more power than these Frontiers, and I've never once had the TC light kick on unintentionally when it's raining out. I'm not even flooring it, I baby the hell out of this truck! I looked it up online and looks like I'm not the only one who's noticed this. I can't imagine the performance in the snow is any good if it can hardly handle some rain. As much as I hate to waste a set of new tires, I just can not wait to upgrade to something better. Noodling around the neighborhood at 20mph spinning up the rears is not something I'd like to keep doing. Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1562Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 79 59 -
83
Wet
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1865Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Professional tests (TWG score) 84 – Reviews found online 82 63 -
82
Snow
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2062Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Professional tests (TWG score) 86 – Reviews found online 76 57 -
72
Comfort
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +963Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Reviews found online 75 56 -
88
Noise
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +2662Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Professional tests (TWG score) 100 – Reviews found online 71 57 -
71
Treadwear
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1160Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Reviews found online 74 57 -
75
Handling
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV +1956Why this score
Source Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Dynapro AT2 Reviews found online 75 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Hankook Dynapro AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 62 |
| Dry | 77 | 62 |
| Wet | 83 | 65 |
| Snow | 82 | 62 |
| Comfort | 72 | 63 |
| Noise | 88 | 62 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 60 |
| Handling | 75 | 56 |
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Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Dynapro AT2
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional traction and handling on wet and slushy roads
- High tread life and durability over long distances
- Excellent dry road comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Abrupt loss of grip when reaching the limit on hard-packed snow
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Performance can feel less predictable than dedicated Nordic winter tires in extreme ice/snow conditions
Tire B Dynapro AT2
Pros
- Good fuel economy (MPGs) and low rolling resistance
- Comfortable and relatively quiet ride on asphalt compared to traditional all-terrain tires
- Reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting and general highway use
Cons
- Poor performance and lack of secure handling on snow, ice, and slush at highway speeds
- Develops noticeable road noise and cabin drumming as the tread wears down
- Concerns regarding casing durability, tread wear longevity on certain OE specs, and premature cracking
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Hankook Dynapro AT2
Community opinion on the Hankook Dynapro AT2 (and AT2 Xtreme) is divided between OEM versions and aftermarket/Xtreme variants. Many users praise the aftermarket Xtreme version for its low highway noise, long tread life warranty, and comfortable ride quality, while others find stock OEM versions lacking in wet weather traction and heavy off-road performance.
“The OEM Hankook AT2 tires on an F150 are really just an overweight LT tire going through a midlife crisis. There are LT tires that likely perform better in all categories combined while being half a dozen or more pounds lighter. They are the epitome of mediocrity, the AT should stand for A ll T ypes of pavement. Soft ride, decent mileage for AT badging don't make up for sloppy wet braking, mid tier handling an allergy to mud traction and lame tread life. I'm down to 6/32 after 50,000km (31,000 miles) of less than spirited driving, they start at 14/32. The tread wear alone makes these tires damn near twice as costly as KO2s to run. They were passable in winter, better than the KO2s which turn into skates when the thermometer drops Solid 5.5/10”
“I replaced my BFGoodrich MT T/A tires on my Wrangler with Hankook AT2 Extreme's, and what a difference. I will say I was consistently getting 50k+ miles out of my MT T/A, doing a 5 tire rotation. I'm 8,000 miles in on the AT2's, and there is zero sign of wear. I do have a bit of wobble in my steering wheel now due to the tires needing a balance and rotation, but other than that, I have been very impressed. My wife's mind was blown that our jeep was so much quieter, and we could have a conversation at highway speed without having to yell over the tire noise. These things are practically silent. The off-road performance is greatly improved. Where the MT's would lose traction on mountain trails, the AT2's keep their grip and keep me moving.”
“I've loved mine on a 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness. I came from Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S which I loved but that found one too many nails. No issues after 30,000 miles on the Hankooks. I had some Dynapro MT's back on a FJ Cruiser which I loved so that's why I decided to try them again. Just in case someone with an Outback or someone looking at these sizes, here's some data I had compiled. 235/65R17 Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme RF12 - Overall Diameter 29.1”, Section Width 9.6”, Tread Width 7.5” , Weight 32 lbs 245/65R17 Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme RF12 - Overall Diameter 29.6”, Section Width 10”, Tread Width 7.9” , Weight 35 lbs”
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Hankook Dynapro AT2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Hankook Dynapro AT2
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better noise, snow and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 88 vs 62 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 82 vs 62 on snow.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 75 vs 56 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 83 vs 65 on wet.
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.