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?
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
