Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401: 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 Triangle WinterX TW401 appear in 23 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 wet, dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Triangle WinterX TW401 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Triangle WinterX TW401 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 83.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Triangle WinterX TW401
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Triangle WinterX TW401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Avg rank 14.4 2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Avg rank 3.0 22 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 14.0 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Avg rank 5.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 3 | Avg rank 14.0 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 14.4 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 7.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 14.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.2 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 14.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.3 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Triangle WinterX TW401.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle WinterX TW401 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle WinterX TW401 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 Triangle WinterX TW401.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Triangle WinterX TW401 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →