Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro are Ultra High Performance Winter tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Pilot-Alpin-5 VS Wintrac-Pro

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been seventeen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these seventeen tests:

  • Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro in seventeen of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during twelve dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.81% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
42.38M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
44.06M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:41.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:41.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.2M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:43.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.3M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:43.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 45.5M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:42.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.5M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:41.22M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.65M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:42M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 42.1M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:42.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.5M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:44M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:43.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:41.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.2M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:40.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 42.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.28% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
61.64s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
62.44s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:70.81s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:52.46s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 52.87s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during ten dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.39% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
108.5Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
106.99Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:110.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 109.9Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:102.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 100.8Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:119.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 118.7Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:96.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 96.2Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:107.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 106.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:112.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 110.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:103.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 101.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:123Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:103.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:106.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 104.9Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 0.48% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
52.5 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
52.25 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:95 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:10 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.5 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.77% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
41.3M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
41.62M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:31.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.2M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:49.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 51.9M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:49.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 51M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:34.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.8M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:49.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 46.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:48.3M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 45.9M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:27.83M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.43M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:31.3M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.5M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:34.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.4M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:53.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 56.9M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:49.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:33.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.2M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:51.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:32.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 34.8M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 3.95% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
32.9M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
31.6M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:32.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.6M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 11.56% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
37.2M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
32.9M
Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:37.2M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 32.9M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.85% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71.63s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.98s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:57.53s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.38s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:85.73s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.57s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.16% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
79.37Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
79.24Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:74.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.7Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:73.1Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.2Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:77.3Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 77.6Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:85.8Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:85.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:81.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 81.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:79.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:80.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.3Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:84Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 6.48% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
54 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
50.5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:98 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:10 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had 0.81% higher lateral wet grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
7.35m/s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
7.41m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:7.35m/s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.41m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 floated at a 0.95% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
85.32Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84.51Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:86.1Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 87.7Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:97.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 97.2Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:74.9Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:71Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:80.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 79.5Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:93.63Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.97Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:92.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:91.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 91.1Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:99Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72.2Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:86.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:78.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 slipped out at a 3.11% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2.8m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
2.89m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.82m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.04m/sec2
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.48m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.64m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.72m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.15m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.02m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.89m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:1.87m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.3m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.12m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.17m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.5m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.54m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.46m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.42m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.14m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.15m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.84m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.56m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from fourteen tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during thirteen snow braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.49% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
25.44M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
26.36M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:24.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 24.9M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:24.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 24.9M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:32M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 32.3M
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:25.7M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.4M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:24.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:24.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.6M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:17.97M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.76M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:15.93M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.43M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:29.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:29.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:28.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.5M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:29.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:30.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:20.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.6M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 6% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
6.74s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
7.17s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:5.54s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.98s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:7.93s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.36s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had 3.67% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2277.42N
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
2193.9N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3005N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2869N
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2687N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2705N
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.69N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.62N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3860N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3740N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2915N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2838N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2944N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2768N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2218N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2098N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:1.52N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 1.42N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2260N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2201N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2880N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2715N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 2.88% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
82.01s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84.44s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:84.26s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.32s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:79.76s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.56s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during ten snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.89% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
57.11Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
56.03Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:60.2Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:44.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44Km/H
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:52.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 50.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:68.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 67.3Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:48.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 46.6Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:60.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:55.8Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:54.2Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 54.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:60.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:65Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during two subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 scored 5.45% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
55 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
52 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:10 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 provided 2.35% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2.98ms/2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
2.91ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:2.98ms/2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.91ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during seven snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 5.41% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
3.51m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.32m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.89m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.81m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:4.68m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.34m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:4.23m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.77m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:0.352m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 0.326m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.34m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.23m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:3.73m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.39m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:4.36m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.34m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
54.88 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
50.63 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Noise

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 2.06% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71.14dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.64dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:70.1dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.7dB
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.6dB
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:69.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69.8dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:69.5dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.3dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72.2dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.5dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72.4dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.7dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:70.6dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:69.5dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.9dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:71.5dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.5dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:71.3dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:72.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is predicted to cover 15.79% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
40272.33KM
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
33913.33KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:47970KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 40180KM
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:31460KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30160KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:41387KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31400KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two value tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro proved to have a 4.74% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
13.72Price/1000
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
13.07Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:15.22Price/1000 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 14.56Price/1000
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:7.83Price/1000 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.71Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:18.12Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.95Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during seven price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 24.93% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
546.21
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
410.05
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:700 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 535
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:309 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 223
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:1125 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 802
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:1090 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 865
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:185.99 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137.99
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:246.46 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 172.34
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:167 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 135

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during nine rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had a 6.38% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
8.37kg / t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
8.94kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:7.97kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.85kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.43kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.38kg / t
2022 AMS Winter Tire Test
245/45 R19		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.1kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.47kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.15kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.23kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.21kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.49kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.45kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.3kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.46kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.89kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.94kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.9kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:8.41kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.1kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5:7.66kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.84kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

In total the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 88% overall.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Given 81% 205/60 R16 H on mostly country roads for 76,000 spirited miles
This is by far the best winter I have used. I live in the alps and use every weekend to go from 300m to 1740m ski ressort. I have needed to chain up even with 30cm snow. On the packed snow/ice no issues even from standing start on gradient. Knowing the road I push the corners and straights with the knowledge they do not let me down
Helpful 189 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2018
View all Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Given 85% 225/40 R18 W on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
I've had several types / makes of winter tires fitted to different cars over the years (Mini Cooper S, BMW X5's), although this is an initial review and we haven't had any severe weather yet these tires seem excellent and better that I have had in the past (plus this car is more powerful (340bhp) and rear wheel drive...). We've only driven the car in temperatures at zero degC and above but we've had some horrendous weather with heavy rain and high winds, driving with these tires really in both small country roads and main dual carriageways with aquaplane conditions these have been sure... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 150 - tire reviewed on November 30, 2018
View all Vredestein Wintrac Pro driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, noise, wear and rolling resistance, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in wet braking - cool, wet braking - worn, wet circle, curved aquaplaning, value and price.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.