Hankook Winter i cept evo3 vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 and the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 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
Winter-i-cept-evo3 VS Pilot-Alpin-5

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 sixteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these sixteen tests:

  • Hankook Winter i cept evo3 finished ahead of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 in two of the tests
  • Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 in thirteen of the tests
  • The Hankook Winter i cept evo3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is better than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 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 thirteen 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 3.33% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
43.23M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
41.79M
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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.9M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:39.11M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.95M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.4M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:46.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.5M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.7M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.6M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.49M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.22M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:42.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 42.3M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:44.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:44M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 43.6M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:40.19M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.35M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:43.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41.8M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:41.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 40.7M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.51% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
64.83s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
63.85s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:45.81s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:71.68s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.81s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:53.18s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 52.46s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:88.64s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 87.31s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.02% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
106.18Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
107.27Km/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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:110Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 110.5Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:101Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 102.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:96.5Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 96.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:106.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 107.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:112Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 112.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:102.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:122.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 123Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:99.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 103.1Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:105.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 106.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 0.88% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
38.67 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
38.33 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:98 Points Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 95 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.5 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.5 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from fifteen tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 0.87% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
40M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
40.35M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:32.3M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31.9M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:50.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:29.61M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.99M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:49.7M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:46.2M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:45.2M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:28.45M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.83M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:31.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31.3M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:35.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 34.3M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:55M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 53.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:47.8M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.9M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:34.1M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 33.2M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:31.25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.62M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:50.8M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 51.3M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:32.3M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.5M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.65% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
30.9M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
30.39M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:32.9M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32.9M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:28.9M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 27.88M

Wet Braking - Worn

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one wet braking - worn tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 stopped the vehicle in 6.99% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
34.6M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
37.2M
Wet braking at Low Tread Depth, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Worn: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:34.6M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 37.2M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 1.49% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
76.63s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
75.49s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:49.7s Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 49.8s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:58.15s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 57.53s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:87.85s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.73s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:110.83s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 108.88s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 0.56% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
79.62Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
80.07Km/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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 74.4Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:71.9Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:77.8Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 77.3Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:86.5Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:84.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 85.7Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:81.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 81.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:78.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.4Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:80.5Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:83.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 1.71% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
38.5 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
39.17 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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:98 Points Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 98 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.5 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had 1.36% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
7.25m/s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
7.35m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:7.25m/s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.35m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during nine straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 floated at a 1.19% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
85.91Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
84.89Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:88.6Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.1Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:79.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 83.1Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:97.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 97.5Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:81.8Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.7Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:95.05Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 93.63Km/H
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:92.6Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 92.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:94.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 91.4Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:102.2Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 99Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.1Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2Km/H
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:85.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.7Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:77.9Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 78.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during ten curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 slipped out at a 6.89% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
10.59m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
9.86m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:84.4m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 80.8m/sec2
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:4.22m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.82m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:4.48m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.72m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.36m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.02m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2.32m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.87m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2.88m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.21m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.5m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.25m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.46m/sec2
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2.16m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.12m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.13m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.14m/sec2
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.1m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.84m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from fifteen 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 2.96% less distance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
24.99M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
24.25M
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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.3M
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.3M
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:16.27M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.67M
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:31.7M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 32M
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:25M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.1M
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:24.7M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 24.4M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:17.93M Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.97M
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:16.11M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.93M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:30.3M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:30.3M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.2M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:30.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 28.6M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:30.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 29.8M
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:18.24M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 17.61M
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:31.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 30.2M
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:21.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 20.5M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 2.76% faster than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
6.15s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
5.98s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:5.38s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.26s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:5.65s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.54s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:7.94s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.93s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:5.63s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 5.18s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 had 3.64% better snow traction than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2438.05N
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2530.06N
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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2890N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3005N
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2800N Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2687N
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3740N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3860N
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2800N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2915N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2765N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2944N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2164N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2218N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:1.45N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1.52N
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2037N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2260N
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2745N ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2880N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during three snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was 0.97% faster around a lap than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
83.19s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
82.38s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:87.95s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 86.2s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:85.24s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 84.26s
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:80.48s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.76s
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:79.07s Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 79.28s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 1.94% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
56.5Km/H
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
57.62Km/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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:60.2Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:44.6Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 44.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:66.9Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 68.7Km/H
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:47.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 48.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:57.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.6Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:54.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 55.8Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:54.3Km/H Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 54.2Km/H
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:59.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 60.9Km/H
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:63.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 65Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 scored 5.25% more points than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
37.9 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
40 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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:95 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 100 Points
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.2 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.5 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 10 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 provided 4.36% more lateral grip than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
2.85ms/2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
2.98ms/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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:2.85ms/2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 2.98ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was 4.84% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
3.34m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
3.51m/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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.73m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.89m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:4.41m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.68m/sec2
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.97m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.23m/sec2
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:0.342m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 0.352m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.25m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.34m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:3.53m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 3.73m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:4.15m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.36m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 stopped the vehicle 1.15% shorter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
9.57M
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
9.46M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.57M ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.46M

Ice Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during one ice traction tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 accelerated 2.81% faster than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
4.63s
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
4.5s
Ice acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Ice Traction: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:4.63s ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 4.5s

Subj. Comfort

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
30.56 Points
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
32.06 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Noise

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during twelve noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 measured 3.99% quieter than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
74.1dB
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71.14dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.2dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.1dB
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.2dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.4dB
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.7dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.8dB
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.9dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.2dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.2dB
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:75.1dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.4dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.8dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 70.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.6dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 69.5dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.2dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.5dB
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.5dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.6dB
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:73.2dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 71.3dB
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:74.6dB ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 72.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 is predicted to cover 17.51% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
33219KM
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
40272.33KM
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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:39770KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 47970KM
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:25480KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 31460KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:34407KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 41387KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during three value tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 proved to have a 12.46% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
12.01Price/1000
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
13.72Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:13.33Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 15.22Price/1000
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:7.29Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.83Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:15.4Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 18.12Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 was better during seven price tests. On average the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 cost 28.49% less than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
372.04
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
520.25
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:94.24 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 127.29
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:495 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 700
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:750 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1125
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:820 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 1090
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:125.19 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 185.99
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:185.85 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 246.46
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:134 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 167

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from thirteen tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 had a 2.64% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.

Hankook Winter i cept evo3
8.71kg / t
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
8.48kg / 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		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.59kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.97kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:10.131kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 9.142kg / t
2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test
245/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.74kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.43kg / t
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/45 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.24kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.47kg / t
2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test
245/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.19kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.23kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.49kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.49kg / t
2023/24 Tire Reviews UHP Winter Tire Test
255/40 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:7.84kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.45kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.79kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.46kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:9.36kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.89kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.9kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.9kg / t
The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025
235/35 R19		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.98kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.71kg / t
2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Hankook Winter i cept evo3:8.33kg / t Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 8.41kg / t
2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
245/45 R18		 Hankook Winter i cept evo3:7.68kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5: 7.66kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 and Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

In total the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 has been reviewed 12 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

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

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5.

Best Review for the Hankook Winter i cept evo3
Given 48% 225/40 R18 V on a combination of roads for 900 spirited miles
Very uncomfortable tire, the sidewall also looks different than on the website, I sold them after a couple of weeks.
Helpful 200 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2020
View all Hankook Winter i cept evo3 driver reviews >>
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 188 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2018
View all Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - worn, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, value and price, while the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking - cool, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, snow braking, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, ice traction, noise, wear and rolling resistance.

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.