Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 4

Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 4: the full picture

This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 appear in 29 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

How the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.

How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 3 tests.

What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.