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PILOT ALPIN 5

10 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 24 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
146,87 €
in 225/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 3528704550524 SAP: 455052
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 146,87 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 225/40 R18 92W XL EAN: 3528706291678 SAP: 629167
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 159,08 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 evaluated

10 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 10 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 67 measurements · 28 tests
beats 62 of 63
99 +4,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 19 tests
beats 62 of 63
100 +5,5 %
snow traction 18 tests
beats 51 of 54
96 +4,8 %
snow handling 22 tests
beats 55 of 57
97 +3,4 %
Wet from 81 measurements · 27 tests
beats 65 of 72
91 +7,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 19 tests
beats 66 of 72
94 +9,9 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 40 of 59
76 +4,8 %
wet handling 22 tests
beats 50 of 58
88 +2,5 %
Dry from 33 measurements · 20 tests
beats 57 of 58
99 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 18 tests
beats 57 of 58
100 +5,5 %
dry handling 15 tests
beats 52 of 54
98 +1,6 %
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 31 of 40
77 +5,4 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 7 of 8
91 +6,6 %
Economy from 27 measurements · 21 tests
beats 50 of 58
87 +8,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 26 of 57
53 +1,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 6 tests
beats 44 of 49
92 +18,7 %
Noise and comfort from 15 measurements · 19 tests
beats 48 of 58
84 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 15 tests
beats 54 of 57
96 +1,7 %
ride comfort
beats 20 of 34
60 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Snow 99 % Dry 99 % Wet 91 % Economy 87 % Noise and comfort 84 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best on snow in size 225/40 R18 from 28 testov on snow
🏆 best in the dry in size 225/40 R18 from 20 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 225/40 R18 1. place of 53 rated
🏆 Test winner 11× 1st place in 11 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 20× 1st–3rd place in 20 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🏁
For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands in size 225/40 R18

Compared with 16 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 16 compared
+2,1 above the group median group median 7,9
Show all tyres in the ranking (16)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 This tyre 146,87 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 135,69 € −11,18 €
  3. 3. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P 133,36 € −13,51 €
  4. 4. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005DG 132,36 € −14,51 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
  6. 6. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 140,73 € −6,14 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Nokian Tyres WR SNOWPROOF P 125,76 € −21,11 €
  8. 8. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 108,09 € −38,78 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 93,31 € −53,56 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Yokohama V906 113,86 € −33,01 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 126,23 € −20,64 €
  12. 12. 7.2 Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 154,54 € +7,67 €
  13. 13. 7.1 Nokian Tyres WR D4 202,30 € +55,43 €
  14. 14. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 92,61 € −54,26 €
  15. 14. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 145,07 € −1,80 €
  16. 16. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 93,48 € −53,39 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code455052
EAN3528704550524
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT ALPIN 5
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 6×
Wins 2×
Top 3 6×
Average placement 1,8
2026
2. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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3. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres
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2025
2. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
1. place
Tyrereviews Winter Tire Test 235/35 R19 2024
6 tyres
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1. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.

Current lowest
146,87 €
↘ 10,78 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
137,64 €
23.6.2026
Highest for the period
164,62 €
22.6.2026
164,62 137,64 146,87 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 164,62 € 23.6.2026: 163,75 € 23.6.2026: 164,62 € 23.6.2026: 148,11 € 23.6.2026: 137,64 € 24.6.2026: 148,11 € 25.6.2026: 137,64 € 26.6.2026: 148,11 € 27.6.2026: 150,81 € 29.6.2026: 148,11 € 29.6.2026: 137,64 € 30.6.2026: 148,11 € 1.7.2026: 137,64 € 2.7.2026: 148,11 € 4.7.2026: 150,81 € 6.7.2026: 148,11 € 7.7.2026: 149,31 € 9.7.2026: 137,64 € 10.7.2026: 149,31 € 11.7.2026: 150,81 € 13.7.2026: 149,31 € 17.7.2026: 150,81 € 17.7.2026: 149,31 € 18.7.2026: 149,59 € 20.7.2026: 149,31 € 25.7.2026: 149,46 € 27.7.2026: 145,33 € 27.7.2026: 137,64 € 28.7.2026: 145,33 € 28.7.2026: 144,11 € 28.7.2026: 145,33 € 29.7.2026: 142,36 € 30.7.2026: 145,33 € 1.8.2026: 147,76 € 1.8.2026: 142,36 € 2.8.2026: 147,76 € 3.8.2026: 145,33 € 3.8.2026: 142,36 € 4.8.2026: 137,64 € 4.8.2026: 140,10 € 4.8.2026: 137,64 € 5.8.2026: 145,33 € 5.8.2026: 142,36 € 6.8.2026: 145,33 € 7.8.2026: 142,74 € 7.8.2026: 137,64 € 10.8.2026: 140,20 € 10.8.2026: 142,40 € 11.8.2026: 137,64 € 12.8.2026: 142,74 € 12.8.2026: 142,36 € 13.8.2026: 142,74 € 14.8.2026: 142,36 € 15.8.2026: 142,74 € 16.8.2026: 142,36 € 18.8.2026: 142,74 € 18.8.2026: 143,29 € 18.8.2026: 142,74 € 18.8.2026: 142,36 € 20.8.2026: 142,74 € 20.8.2026: 145,35 € 20.8.2026: 142,74 € 20.8.2026: 142,36 € 21.8.2026: 142,74 € 24.8.2026: 143,29 € 24.8.2026: 142,74 € 25.8.2026: 142,76 € 25.8.2026: 142,74 € 26.8.2026: 143,29 € 26.8.2026: 142,74 € 27.8.2026: 142,76 € 27.8.2026: 143,14 € 28.8.2026: 142,76 € 29.8.2026: 143,14 € 31.8.2026: 142,76 € 1.9.2026: 143,14 € 1.9.2026: 142,76 € 1.9.2026: 137,64 € 1.9.2026: 142,76 € 1.9.2026: 137,64 € 3.9.2026: 143,14 € 3.9.2026: 137,64 € 3.9.2026: 143,14 € 3.9.2026: 137,64 € 3.9.2026: 143,14 € 4.9.2026: 140,20 € 5.9.2026: 142,76 € 6.9.2026: 143,14 € 10.9.2026: 141,02 € 15.9.2026: 137,64 € 15.9.2026: 141,02 € 15.9.2026: 137,64 € 15.9.2026: 141,02 € 21.9.2026: 143,84 € 22.9.2026: 143,63 € 22.9.2026: 140,39 € 24.9.2026: 137,64 € 25.9.2026: 140,39 € 1.10.2026: 143,65 € 3.10.2026: 144,12 € 5.10.2026: 143,65 € 8.10.2026: 145,60 € 8.10.2026: 145,69 € 10.10.2026: 140,39 € 10.10.2026: 145,60 € 11.10.2026: 140,39 € 13.10.2026: 145,69 € 14.10.2026: 145,40 € 15.10.2026: 145,25 € 16.10.2026: 145,69 € 17.10.2026: 144,90 € 18.10.2026: 145,69 € 19.10.2026: 144,90 € 20.10.2026: 144,70 € 20.10.2026: 145,69 € 21.10.2026: 144,85 € 22.10.2026: 145,69 € 24.10.2026: 140,39 € 24.10.2026: 145,69 € 30.10.2026: 142,13 € 31.10.2026: 145,69 € 6.11.2026: 143,14 € 7.11.2026: 145,69 € 8.11.2026: 146,87 €

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