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PILOT ALPIN 5

10 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 24 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
208,14 €
in 235/55 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 (1)

Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 3528704522644 SAP: 452264
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5, MO
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 208,14 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 67 measurements · 28 tests
beats 55 of 56
99 +4,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 19 tests
beats 55 of 56
100 +5,5 %
snow traction 18 tests
beats 49 of 51
96 +4,8 %
snow handling 22 tests
beats 48 of 50
97 +3,4 %
Wet from 81 measurements · 27 tests
beats 55 of 61
91 +6,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 19 tests
beats 56 of 61
94 +9,9 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 40 of 54
76 +4,8 %
wet handling 22 tests
beats 42 of 51
88 +2,5 %
Dry from 33 measurements · 20 tests
beats 52 of 53
99 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 18 tests
beats 52 of 53
100 +5,5 %
dry handling 15 tests
beats 46 of 47
98 +1,6 %
Ice from 3 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 27 of 33
77 +5,4 %
ice traction 1 test
beats 5 of 6
91 +6,6 %
Economy from 27 measurements · 21 tests
beats 46 of 52
89 +9,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 19 tests
beats 26 of 49
53 +1,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 6 tests
beats 36 of 40
92 +18,7 %
Noise and comfort from 15 measurements · 19 tests
beats 41 of 51
81 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 15 tests
beats 46 of 50
96 +1,7 %
ride comfort
beats 19 of 30
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 89 % Noise and comfort 81 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best on snow in size 235/55 R18 from 28 testov on snow
🏆 best in the dry in size 235/55 R18 from 20 testov in the dry
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 235/55 R18 1. place of 46 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
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 235/55 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
+2,5 above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (16)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 This tyre 208,14 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 195,42 € −12,72 €
  3. 3. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P 186,54 € −21,60 €
  4. 4. 9.2 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM005 211,00 € +2,86 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 2 179,38 € −28,76 €
  6. 6. 8.0 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P 186,64 € −21,50 €
  7. 7. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 153,31 € −54,83 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 196,66 € −11,48 €
  9. 8. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 118,91 € −89,23 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Yokohama V906 133,20 € −74,94 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 169,72 € −38,42 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 196,24 € −11,90 €
  13. 13. 7.1 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 SUV 172,29 € −35,85 €
  14. 14. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 175,70 € −32,44 €
  15. 15. 6.9 Yokohama BLUEARTH*WINTER V905 322,63 € +114,49 €
  16. 16. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 104,28 € −103,86 €
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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product code452264
EAN3528704522644
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripC NoiseB (71 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 235/55 R18.

Current lowest
208,14 €
↗ 5,96 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
181,18 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
208,14 €
8.11.2026
208,14 181,18 208,14 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 196,43 € 22.6.2026: 181,18 € 23.6.2026: 183,89 € 23.6.2026: 196,05 € 24.6.2026: 195,41 € 24.6.2026: 197,78 € 25.6.2026: 197,69 € 25.6.2026: 199,51 € 26.6.2026: 199,45 € 27.6.2026: 197,66 € 27.6.2026: 199,49 € 28.6.2026: 197,66 € 28.6.2026: 199,49 € 29.6.2026: 197,66 € 30.6.2026: 197,57 € 1.7.2026: 197,26 € 2.7.2026: 197,21 € 3.7.2026: 197,51 € 4.7.2026: 197,72 € 7.7.2026: 197,65 € 8.7.2026: 197,37 € 9.7.2026: 196,76 € 10.7.2026: 196,80 € 11.7.2026: 195,13 € 14.7.2026: 195,90 € 15.7.2026: 195,36 € 16.7.2026: 195,93 € 17.7.2026: 195,98 € 18.7.2026: 195,31 € 21.7.2026: 195,57 € 22.7.2026: 195,95 € 23.7.2026: 195,84 € 24.7.2026: 195,83 € 25.7.2026: 196,00 € 28.7.2026: 196,50 € 29.7.2026: 196,06 € 29.7.2026: 196,54 € 30.7.2026: 196,46 € 31.7.2026: 197,17 € 1.8.2026: 197,03 € 4.8.2026: 197,53 € 5.8.2026: 197,08 € 5.8.2026: 195,78 € 6.8.2026: 196,06 € 7.8.2026: 196,36 € 8.8.2026: 196,23 € 10.8.2026: 181,18 € 16.8.2026: 195,85 € 16.8.2026: 181,18 € 17.8.2026: 195,85 € 17.8.2026: 181,18 € 17.8.2026: 195,85 € 18.8.2026: 195,96 € 18.8.2026: 199,87 € 19.8.2026: 199,37 € 20.8.2026: 199,03 € 21.8.2026: 199,48 € 22.8.2026: 195,75 € 22.8.2026: 199,66 € 23.8.2026: 195,75 € 23.8.2026: 199,66 € 25.8.2026: 197,24 € 26.8.2026: 197,56 € 26.8.2026: 182,41 € 27.8.2026: 181,18 € 10.9.2026: 195,60 € 10.9.2026: 181,18 € 10.9.2026: 195,60 € 10.9.2026: 181,18 € 10.9.2026: 195,60 € 11.9.2026: 196,56 € 11.9.2026: 196,53 € 12.9.2026: 196,33 € 14.9.2026: 195,00 € 15.9.2026: 195,64 € 15.9.2026: 195,00 € 16.9.2026: 195,40 € 17.9.2026: 195,45 € 18.9.2026: 194,63 € 19.9.2026: 194,61 € 21.9.2026: 197,43 € 23.9.2026: 199,16 € 24.9.2026: 192,89 € 25.9.2026: 191,61 € 26.9.2026: 192,23 € 29.9.2026: 192,15 € 29.9.2026: 192,22 € 30.9.2026: 192,32 € 1.10.2026: 192,54 € 1.10.2026: 196,62 € 2.10.2026: 196,21 € 2.10.2026: 196,25 € 3.10.2026: 196,32 € 5.10.2026: 200,39 € 6.10.2026: 200,03 € 8.10.2026: 200,39 € 9.10.2026: 198,66 € 10.10.2026: 198,71 € 12.10.2026: 200,13 € 13.10.2026: 199,65 € 14.10.2026: 200,01 € 15.10.2026: 200,39 € 15.10.2026: 198,99 € 16.10.2026: 199,06 € 17.10.2026: 199,19 € 18.10.2026: 200,39 € 22.10.2026: 197,25 € 23.10.2026: 188,43 € 24.10.2026: 200,39 € 4.11.2026: 195,88 € 4.11.2026: 200,39 € 4.11.2026: 195,88 € 5.11.2026: 200,39 € 5.11.2026: 195,88 € 5.11.2026: 200,39 € 6.11.2026: 195,88 € 6.11.2026: 200,39 € 6.11.2026: 195,88 € 6.11.2026: 200,39 € 7.11.2026: 195,88 € 8.11.2026: 208,14 €

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