Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Alpin 5 and Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appear in 5 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 Michelin Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 Alpin 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 5 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.5 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 5
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 5 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.5 11 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.2 | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 11.7 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.0 11 | No data | Michelin Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.5 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.2 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 11.7 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 3.3 for the Michelin Alpin 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 5 or Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Alpin 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Alpin 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 5 appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in 2.
Also compare
Michelin Alpin 5 vs…
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs…
Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
