Pilot Alpin 5 TIRE REVIEW
There are 41 reviews for the Pilot Alpin 5
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 78% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires offer exceptional traction, handling, and stability on snow and ice, allowing for a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride even in the toughest winter conditions. Customers praised the tires' impressive grip and braking on slippery roads, as well as their durability and value. However, some reported the tires' performance in dry conditions was not as strong as previous Michelin models. Overall, the tires provide a great balance of winter driving performance, comfort, and safety.
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Fantastic Tire
Purchased a set of Pilot Alpine A5s for winter driving on a Macan a Turbo in Pac NW 4-years ago. Ended up not changing the wheels out because they performed so well in the rain ( and snow). 4-years an 30k+ miles later I’m coming back for another set. Great performance SUV tire.
Best winter tires ever specially for canada
Worst snow tires
Terrible tires in the snow. They don’t grip.
The tyres look very good, but when I exceed 60mph I fell a vibration at the wheel.
Great features
Happy customer
Ideal snow tire for a performance SUV
I've been extremely happy with these tires, compared to the all season tires from the factory these are similar or lower noise, significant improvement in ride comfort. The very slight amount of traction given up in dry and wet is easily made up for in the snow. Tires traction in wet and snow is predictable and made it easy to navigate close to a foot of snow. Would not hesitate to purchase these tires again.
Great Features
I purchased the pilot alpin 5 winter tires in November 2020 Was very satisfied with performance and the look of the tires.
All Year Tire?
The one negative is road noise on some types of pavement. Other than that... a superb tire: ride, traction, wear, handling.
Highway Star!!!
I've driven 10,000+ kms during the winter of 2019/2020, 90% of my driving is on the QEW/400-series highways in Ontario. Mercedes recommends 17" wheels for the GLK, but having 20" OE wheels with AMG package I opt'd to go with 19" wheels to maintain handling, and I never regretted it. The tires are quiet, comfortable, corner and turn-in well, and soak up the potholes. Although I've never had the opportunity to try it in deep snow conditions, traction in dry and wet/snow is excellent, and able to handle turbo-diesel torque in high boost conditions, allowing seamless thrust with the 4Matic all-wheel drive system regardless of weather. I've also noticed the benefit of quick recovery time when the tire hydroplanes in wet snow/slush/rain. The only downside would be a bit of tread squirm under hard/panic braking, but it's to be expected with the narrow tread blocks (Alpin A4 winter tires did the same; similar tread design); on a SUV it would be more noticeable than on a car due to more weight transfer. If you're a hard braker, then the Pilot Alpin PA4 might be the better choice. For most people, this tire is an excellent choice for urban areas. Previously, I've purchased Pilot Alpin PA2/PA3/PA4's, X-Ice3 and Alpin A4's, and await installation of the X-Ice Snow on another vehicle---I've always been happy with the performance of the Michelin family of winter tires; my number one choice if available in my tire size. Highly recommended!
Just Awesome!
Big snow fall early Nov. here in Ontario. First time out in snow on these and wow they are awesome. Tried to test myself to see how much glide, slide, grip and stop was on these and I was super impressed. They gripped like a champ and I felt super in control. Great comfortable and responsive ride. SO thrilled I purchased the for my car.