Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead 3 times and the SnowMaster 2 Sport not once. The Pilot Alpin 5 was stronger in dry, wet, snow, ice, comfort and value.
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Pilot Alpin 5
SnowMaster 2 Sport
Not ahead on any measurement here
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 13 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Pilot Alpin 5
SnowMaster 2 Sport
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Pilot Alpin 5
SnowMaster 2 Sport
Not ahead in any category
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Owners rate the Pilot Alpin 5 87% from 33 reviews and the SnowMaster 2 Sport 77% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Pilot Alpin 5 | Gap | SnowMaster 2 Sport | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 138 | 5.3% | 145 | 2-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 68.9 | 0.3% | 68.7 | 1-0 |
| Wet Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 136 | 9% | 149 | 3-0 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 121 | 10% | 135 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 50.8 | 7.1% | 47.5 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle (mph) | 5.4 | 20% | 4.5 | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 12.5 | 0.2% | 12.53 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 51.6 | 7.6% | 48.4 | 2-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 8.1 | 6.5% | 7.6 | 1-0 |
| Snow Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 74 | 4.8% | 77 | 3-0 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 625 | 7.6% | 594 | 2-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 35.9 | 5.7% | 34 | 1-0 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 11.5 | 5.8% | 10.8 | 1-0 |
| Ice Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 53 | 3.6% | 55 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 14.6% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 71.6 | 2 dB | 73.55 | 2-0 |
| Value Pilot Alpin 5 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 38,370 | 31% | 29,344 | 2-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.14 | 6.4% | 7.62 | 0-1 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.8 | 3.4% | 5.6 | 0-1 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 50 | 29.6% | 71 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Pilot Alpin 5 | Field | SnowMaster 2 Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test | P1 of 20 | P16 of 20 | |
| 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | P3 of 50 | P16 of 50 | |
| 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test | P2 of 31 | P23 of 31 |
Pilot Alpin 5 vs SnowMaster 2 Sport: your questions
Is the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 or the Petlas SnowMaster 2 Sport the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 finished ahead 3 times and the SnowMaster 2 Sport not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Pilot Alpin 5 scores 9.5 and the SnowMaster 2 Sport 6.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Pilot Alpin 5 or the SnowMaster 2 Sport?
The Pilot Alpin 5 led 10 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 9% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Pilot Alpin 5 led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Pilot Alpin 5 led 7 of the 7 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.8% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Pilot Alpin 5 lasted 31% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 9/10 for the Pilot Alpin 5 and 8.3/10 for the SnowMaster 2 Sport.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Pilot Alpin 5 was 2 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Pilot Alpin 5 and 7.3/10 for the SnowMaster 2 Sport.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Pilot Alpin 5 87% from 33 reviews and the SnowMaster 2 Sport 77% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Pilot Alpin 5 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 62.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Pilot Alpin 5 is made in 81 sizes (16 to 23 inch) and the SnowMaster 2 Sport in 108 (13 to 22 inch). 43 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Pilot Alpin 5 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the SnowMaster 2 Sport B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.