Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Laufenn I Fit Winter 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 Laufenn I Fit Winter and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appear in 21 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 Laufenn I Fit Winter performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 Laufenn I Fit Winter and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Laufenn I Fit Winter's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricLaufenn I Fit WinterMichelin Pilot Alpin 5
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used120
    Best rank#16#1
    Avg rank34.85.0
    Latest test20222025
    Tire Lab Score95.4

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    95.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryLaufenn I Fit WinterMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 41.0
    Avg rank 5.6
    197
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    17112
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 3.2
    24106
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.2
    765
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 7.3
    3
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    💧 Wet: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 41.0 for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    ❄️ Snow: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    🧊 Ice: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    📏 Mileage: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    🔋 Efficiency: Laufenn I Fit Winter vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Laufenn I Fit Winter or Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Laufenn I Fit Winter 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 Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Laufenn I Fit Winter.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Laufenn I Fit Winter appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in 20.

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