Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 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 5 appear in 46 tests, 8 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 does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 26 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 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.
Verdict
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Dunlop Winter Sport 5's brand, sizing or price
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 95.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:
- 20252025 ADAC Winter Tyre Test
- 20242024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
- 20232023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
- 20212021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test
- 20212021 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test
- 20202020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🧊 Ice: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.4 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 11.2 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Winter Sport 5 or Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in 20, with 8 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →