Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV: 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 SUV appear in 32 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 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 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Dunlop Winter Sport 5 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 26 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 4.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 244 | Avg rank 5.7 115 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Avg rank 3.6 41 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.3 1334 | Avg rank 3.2 1014 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 543 | Avg rank 4.6 8 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 14 | No data | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.2 | Avg rank 3.7 111 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.0 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 10.1 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 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 SUV
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.3 for the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Dunlop Winter Sport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, 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 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 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 SUV ranks better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 appears in 26 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
