87
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
83/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 57 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 44 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 93 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin 5 SUV leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 87 | 74 |
| Dry | 94 | 67 |
| Wet | 86 | 66 |
| Snow | 81 | 82 |
| Comfort | 94 | 77 |
| Noise | 44 | – |
| Treadwear | 85 | 92 |
| Handling | 87 | 50 |
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Headline score
87
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, particularly excelling in wet, slushy, and snowy conditions. Users frequently praise its impressive longevity and balanced performance, though some note a distinct limit to its grip threshold in deep or hard-packed snow compared to dedicated Nordic-style winter tires.
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
- Strong performance in snow-covered cornering and braking
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
Observations
- Drivers of heavy SUVs report high confidence in handling and agility, noting the tire makes the vehicle feel more responsive.
- Users transitioning from Nokian tires noted a significant improvement in quietness and dry-road refinement, though some missed the specific snow-traction characteristics of the previous brand.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 receives a largely negative consensus from users, who frequently report unpredictable handling and poor traction in wet and icy conditions. While some users acknowledge the tire's longevity and quiet operation, the lack of feedback and sudden loss of grip significantly undermine driver confidence.
Pros
- Quiet operation during normal driving
- Long tread life over multiple winter seasons
- Acceptable performance in fresh snow
Cons
- Dangerous loss of grip on wet and greasy road surfaces
- Poor performance and lack of traction on ice
- Sudden, unpredictable breakaway characteristics
- High susceptibility to aquaplaning
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance limitations are consistent across both dry and wet asphalt conditions.
- The tire is noted as being outdated compared to newer iterations like the Pilot Alpin PA3 and PA4.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
87
/ 100
Michelin
74
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 87 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 94 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 86 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV scores 94 vs 77 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.