Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 22 tests, 2 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 tests.

    How the Tigar Winter 1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Tigar Winter 1 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Tigar Winter 1
    SegmentPerformance WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used202
    Best rank#1#14
    Avg rank5.031.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score95.4

    Tire Lab Score

    95.4
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Pilot Alpin 5Tigar Winter 1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    197
    Avg rank 37.0
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    17112
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.2
    24106
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.2
    765
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    3
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.3
    3
    No data
    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or Tigar Winter 1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks better than the Tigar Winter 1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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