Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico: 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 and Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appear in 21 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 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.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.

    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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    SegmentPerformance WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used201
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.04.8
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score95.489.4

    Tire Lab Score

    95.4
    Excellent · Winter
    89.4
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Pirelli Ice Zero AsimmetricoWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    197
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    17112
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    24106
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.2
    765
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.3
    3
    Avg rank 4.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →