Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests

    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
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    SegmentWinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used220
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.95.0
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score91.995.4

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    95.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Winner
    💧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
    🧊IceNo 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
    📏MileageNo 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 →