Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 38 tests, 5 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Pilot Alpin 5 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Wintrac Pro still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 32 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.4 | 90.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 115 | Avg rank 6.1 7912 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.6 41 | Avg rank 5.4 357 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 1014 | Avg rank 6.6 5106 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.6 8 | Avg rank 6.4 424 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.7 111 | Avg rank 3.7 545 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.1 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 5.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 6.6 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.4 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 3.7 for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV ranks higher on average than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV ranks better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV appears in 6 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 5 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
