Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appear in 22 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 Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage. 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 dry 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 20 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | 95.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 or Michelin Pilot Alpin 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Pilot Alpin 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in 20.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
