Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083: 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 Wanli Snowgrip S1083 appear in 22 tests, 1 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 20 tests.
How the Wanli Snowgrip S1083 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 2 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 Wanli Snowgrip S1083 still wins on dry, 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 snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 20 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 10.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.4 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Wanli Snowgrip S1083
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 197 | Avg rank 18.3 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 17112 | Avg rank 2.5 1 | Wanli Snowgrip S1083 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 24106 | Avg rank 4.3 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 765 | Avg rank 6.5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 3 | No data | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.3 3 | Avg rank 8.0 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 18.3 for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 2.7 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.3 for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 6.5 for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Wanli Snowgrip S1083
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or Wanli Snowgrip S1083?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks higher on average than the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Wanli Snowgrip S1083 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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 Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 shows better mileage performance than the Wanli Snowgrip S1083.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 appears in 20 independent tests, Wanli Snowgrip S1083 in 2, with 1 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 →