Landsail Winter Lander 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 Landsail Winter Lander and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appear in 24 tests, 2 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 Landsail Winter Lander performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 72/100, based on 4 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 Landsail Winter Lander making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Landsail Winter Lander's brand, sizing or price
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Landsail Winter Lander | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 20 |
| Best rank | #5 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 20.6 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 71.9 | 95.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Landsail Winter Lander
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Landsail Winter Lander | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 31.0 | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 14.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
☀️ Dry: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
❄️ Snow: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 31.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🧊 Ice: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 13.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 17.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
📏 Mileage: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 13.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🔋 Efficiency: Landsail Winter Lander vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 16.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Landsail Winter Lander or Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Landsail Winter Lander.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Landsail Winter Lander 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 Landsail Winter Lander.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Landsail Winter Lander.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Landsail Winter Lander appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in 20, with 2 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 →