Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 A4 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 20 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 A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 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 A4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin A4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin A4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.7 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.6 | 91.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin A4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin A4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 6.8 26 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 7.0 123 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 8.0 152 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.2 241 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 4.6 6 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.0 for the Michelin Alpin A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin A4 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin A4 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin A4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin A4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin A4 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
