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PILOT ALPIN 5

10 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 24 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
171,81 €
in 225/45 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 (4)

Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 3528701204086 SAP: 120408
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, MO
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 171,81 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 3528700310290 SAP: 31029
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 175,11 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 3528702000915 SAP: 200091
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 183,62 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 3528709204347 SAP: 920434
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, MO1
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 189,57 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 67 measurements · 28 tests
beats 56 of 57
99 +5,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 19 tests
beats 56 of 57
100 +5,5 %
snow traction 18 tests
beats 45 of 47
96 +4,8 %
snow handling 22 tests
beats 50 of 51
97 +3,4 %
Wet from 81 measurements · 27 tests
beats 59 of 66
90 +7,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 19 tests
beats 60 of 66
94 +9,9 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 36 of 53
76 +4,8 %
wet handling 22 tests
beats 43 of 52
88 +2,5 %
Dry from 33 measurements · 20 tests
beats 52 of 53
99 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 18 tests
beats 52 of 53
100 +5,5 %
dry handling 15 tests
beats 48 of 50
98 +1,6 %
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 26 of 36
77 +5,4 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 6 of 8
91 +6,6 %
Economy from 27 measurements · 21 tests
beats 45 of 53
86 +7,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 23 of 53
53 +1,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 6 tests
beats 40 of 45
92 +18,7 %
Noise and comfort from 15 measurements · 19 tests
beats 43 of 53
82 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 15 tests
beats 49 of 52
96 +1,7 %
ride comfort
beats 19 of 33
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 90 % Economy 86 % Noise and comfort 82 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best on snow in size 225/45 R18 from 28 testov on snow
🏆 best in the dry in size 225/45 R18 from 20 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 225/45 R18 1. place of 50 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 15 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 15 compared
+2,5 above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 This tyre 171,81 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 165,29 € −6,52 €
  3. 3. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P 159,58 € −12,23 €
  4. 4. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005DG 156,23 € −15,58 €
  5. 5. 8.1 Nokian Tyres WR SNOWPROOF P 152,97 € −18,84 €
  6. 6. 8.0 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P 174,88 € +3,07 €
  7. 7. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 136,02 € −35,79 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 158,57 € −13,24 €
  9. 8. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 106,14 € −65,67 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 125,13 € −46,68 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Yokohama V906 110,20 € −61,61 €
  12. 12. 7.2 Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 188,82 € +17,01 €
  13. 13. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 105,19 € −66,62 €
  14. 13. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 153,64 € −18,17 €
  15. 15. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 100,09 € −71,72 €
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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)H
Product code120408
EAN3528701204086
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PILOT ALPIN 5
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
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 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
171,81 €
↘ 5,32 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
154,61 €
6.10.2026
Highest for the period
181,46 €
22.6.2026
181,46 154,61 171,81 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 181,46 € 22.6.2026: 169,16 € 23.6.2026: 170,53 € 24.6.2026: 169,97 € 25.6.2026: 169,90 € 26.6.2026: 169,85 € 27.6.2026: 169,87 € 30.6.2026: 169,80 € 1.7.2026: 169,52 € 2.7.2026: 169,49 € 2.7.2026: 171,17 € 3.7.2026: 171,43 € 4.7.2026: 171,60 € 7.7.2026: 171,54 € 8.7.2026: 171,30 € 9.7.2026: 170,78 € 10.7.2026: 170,81 € 11.7.2026: 169,37 € 14.7.2026: 170,04 € 15.7.2026: 169,58 € 16.7.2026: 170,06 € 17.7.2026: 170,11 € 18.7.2026: 169,53 € 21.7.2026: 169,75 € 22.7.2026: 170,09 € 23.7.2026: 169,99 € 24.7.2026: 169,97 € 25.7.2026: 170,12 € 28.7.2026: 170,56 € 29.7.2026: 170,17 € 29.7.2026: 170,84 € 30.7.2026: 170,76 € 31.7.2026: 171,38 € 1.8.2026: 171,25 € 4.8.2026: 171,68 € 5.8.2026: 171,29 € 6.8.2026: 171,54 € 7.8.2026: 171,80 € 7.8.2026: 159,31 € 15.9.2026: 161,77 € 21.9.2026: 165,01 € 24.9.2026: 161,77 € 28.9.2026: 168,48 € 29.9.2026: 168,07 € 1.10.2026: 167,66 € 6.10.2026: 172,24 € 6.10.2026: 167,66 € 6.10.2026: 154,61 € 8.10.2026: 157,70 € 8.10.2026: 165,40 € 8.10.2026: 157,70 € 8.10.2026: 165,40 € 8.10.2026: 167,66 € 9.10.2026: 168,07 € 13.10.2026: 157,70 € 13.10.2026: 168,07 € 15.10.2026: 168,48 € 16.10.2026: 175,44 € 16.10.2026: 172,24 € 19.10.2026: 171,75 € 23.10.2026: 171,96 € 23.10.2026: 171,75 € 24.10.2026: 171,12 € 26.10.2026: 169,87 € 27.10.2026: 169,47 € 27.10.2026: 157,70 € 27.10.2026: 159,25 € 27.10.2026: 157,70 € 28.10.2026: 159,25 € 28.10.2026: 169,37 € 28.10.2026: 167,52 € 28.10.2026: 167,92 € 28.10.2026: 169,37 € 29.10.2026: 169,24 € 29.10.2026: 157,70 € 29.10.2026: 159,25 € 29.10.2026: 169,24 € 30.10.2026: 169,74 € 30.10.2026: 171,13 € 30.10.2026: 167,92 € 30.10.2026: 171,13 € 31.10.2026: 171,12 € 31.10.2026: 157,70 € 3.11.2026: 159,25 € 3.11.2026: 160,80 € 3.11.2026: 167,80 € 3.11.2026: 159,25 € 3.11.2026: 160,80 € 3.11.2026: 159,25 € 5.11.2026: 167,10 € 6.11.2026: 171,85 € 6.11.2026: 167,10 € 6.11.2026: 171,85 € 7.11.2026: 171,81 € 7.11.2026: 167,10 € 8.11.2026: 171,81 €

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