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PILOT ALPIN 5

10 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 24 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
188,41 €
in 235/45 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 (2)

Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 3528708173156 SAP: 817315
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 188,41 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 3528702552186 SAP: 255218
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, MO1
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 207,01 €
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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 67 measurements · 28 tests
beats 59 of 60
99 +4,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 19 tests
beats 59 of 60
100 +5,5 %
snow traction 18 tests
beats 51 of 54
96 +4,8 %
snow handling 22 tests
beats 52 of 53
97 +3,4 %
Wet from 81 measurements · 27 tests
beats 61 of 69
89 +7,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 19 tests
beats 62 of 69
94 +9,9 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 37 of 56
76 +4,8 %
wet handling 22 tests
beats 46 of 54
88 +2,5 %
Dry from 33 measurements · 20 tests
beats 55 of 56
99 +3,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 18 tests
beats 55 of 56
100 +5,5 %
dry handling 15 tests
beats 48 of 51
98 +1,6 %
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 30 of 41
77 +5,4 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 7 of 9
91 +6,6 %
Economy from 27 measurements · 21 tests
beats 45 of 55
83 +7,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 25 of 55
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 44 of 55
81 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 15 tests
beats 51 of 54
96 +1,7 %
ride comfort
beats 22 of 37
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 89 % Economy 83 % Noise and comfort 81 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best on snow in size 235/45 R18 from 28 testov on snow
🏆 best in the dry in size 235/45 R18 from 20 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 235/45 R18 1. place of 52 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
🌀
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 235/45 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
+1,9 above the group median group median 8,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 This tyre 188,41 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 143,18 € −45,23 €
  3. 3. 9.4 Pirelli P ZERO WINTER 2 168,51 € −19,90 €
  4. 4. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P 172,05 € −16,36 €
  5. 5. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 160,96 € −27,45 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + 148,65 € −39,76 €
  7. 7. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 161,34 € −27,07 €
  8. 8. 8.1 Nokian Tyres WR SNOWPROOF P 147,92 € −40,49 €
  9. 9. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 134,09 € −54,32 €
  10. 10. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 EV 120,19 € −68,22 €
  11. 11. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 190,64 € +2,23 €
  12. 11. 7.4 Yokohama V906 131,54 € −56,87 €
  13. 13. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 110,75 € −77,66 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 109,85 € −78,56 €
  15. 15. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 93,10 € −95,31 €
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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code817315
EAN3528708173156
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA (68 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

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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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
188,41 €
↘ 2,47 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
186,35 €
8.7.2026
Highest for the period
195,89 €
27.6.2026
195,89 186,35 188,41 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 193,19 € 27.6.2026: 195,89 € 29.6.2026: 193,19 € 2.7.2026: 195,89 € 2.7.2026: 193,19 € 4.7.2026: 195,89 € 6.7.2026: 193,19 € 7.7.2026: 190,42 € 8.7.2026: 192,47 € 8.7.2026: 186,35 € 10.7.2026: 192,47 € 11.7.2026: 195,89 € 13.7.2026: 192,47 € 18.7.2026: 195,89 € 20.7.2026: 192,47 € 25.7.2026: 195,89 € 27.7.2026: 192,47 € 28.7.2026: 186,68 € 28.7.2026: 192,47 € 1.8.2026: 195,20 € 1.8.2026: 195,89 € 10.8.2026: 186,35 € 17.8.2026: 195,89 € 26.8.2026: 187,58 € 27.8.2026: 186,35 € 1.9.2026: 195,89 € 1.9.2026: 186,35 € 1.9.2026: 195,89 € 1.9.2026: 186,35 € 3.9.2026: 195,89 € 5.9.2026: 186,35 € 10.9.2026: 195,89 € 10.9.2026: 186,35 € 10.9.2026: 195,89 € 25.9.2026: 195,38 € 26.9.2026: 195,89 € 30.9.2026: 194,82 € 6.10.2026: 194,26 € 8.10.2026: 195,89 € 13.10.2026: 190,07 € 13.10.2026: 195,89 € 24.10.2026: 190,07 € 24.10.2026: 195,89 € 27.10.2026: 191,52 € 30.10.2026: 189,82 € 2.11.2026: 188,41 € 3.11.2026: 190,24 € 6.11.2026: 188,41 € 8.11.2026: 188,41 €

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