Continental WinterContact TS 850 P vs Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Hankook Winter i cept evo3
3 tires ranked on the 3 independent tests that drove all of them together. Every measurement is scored against the best of the group, then weighted by discipline; move the weighting and the leaderboard re-ranks.
The quick answer
On the Balanced weighting the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 leads with 99.3%, 1.6 points ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3.
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
99.3%leads
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Hankook Winter i cept evo3
97.7%1.6 pts behind
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Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
96.7%2.6 pts behind
Scores are relative: in every measurement the best tire of the group scores 100% and the rest are scaled to it, so a tire can rank first here and still trail a tire that never shared a test with it. Data updated October 2026.
Leaderboard
Each discipline score is the weighted mean of its measurements across the 3 shared tests, and the total is the weighted mean of the disciplines. Pick a preset or set the sliders yourself, then update: the table below re-ranks without leaving the page.
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Dry
Wet
Snow
Comfort
Value
| Rank | Tire | Score | Dry | Wet | Snow | Comfort | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 99.3% | 100% | 99% | 99.9% | 100% | 96.7% |
| 2 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | 97.7% | 96.9% | 99.1% | 98.8% | 96% | 91.7% |
| 3 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | 96.7% | 95.4% | 98.8% | 96.2% | 98.5% | 92.3% |
Discipline columns show the score on the current weighting; 100% means the tire was best of the group in every measurement of that discipline.
Performance overview
One axis per measurement, with the best tire of the group at the rim. The larger the shape, the fewer weak spots.
Every measurement
Averaged across the shared tests, in the unit each test recorded. The direction under each title says which way is better.
Full data table
The averaged figure behind every bar above, grouped by discipline. The best figure in each row is marked.
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | |||
| Dry Braking ftlower is better | 149 | 137 | 144 |
| Dry Handling mphhigher is better | 65.6 | 66.3 | 65.6 |
| Wet | |||
| Wet Braking ftlower is better | 144 | 144 | 145 |
| Wet Handling mphhigher is better | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.1 |
| Wet Circle slower is better | 12.44 | 12.57 | 12.65 |
| Straight Aqua mphhigher is better | 56.3 | 57 | 57.8 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s²higher is better | 11.9 | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Snow | |||
| Snow Braking ftlower is better | 91 | 88 | 89 |
| Snow Traction lbfhigher is better | 635 | 640 | 640 |
| Snow Handling mphhigher is better | 32.2 | 32.5 | 32.6 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s²higher is better | 11.4 | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Comfort | |||
| Noise dBlower is better | 72.55 | 71.45 | 74.45 |
| Value | |||
| Wear mileshigher is better | 27005 | 29807 | 24712 |
| Value Price/1000lower is better | 14.73 | 15.22 | 13.33 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / tlower is better | 8.59 | 8.2 | 8.67 |
Test-by-test record
Across the 3 shared tests, the tire that finished highest takes the win; a tie at the top is a draw. The finishing positions are against the whole field of each test, not just these tires.
| # | Tire | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg. position | Best |
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| 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.3 | P1 |
| 2 | Hankook Winter i cept evo3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | P1 |
| 3 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | P4 |
The 3 shared tests
| Test | Pilot Alpin 5 | Winter i cept evo3 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tire Test | P1 | P1 | P7 |
| 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test | P1 | P6 | P7 |
| 2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test | P2 | P5 | P4 |
Two at a time
One head-to-head page exists for a pair in this group, with the full measurement-by-measurement record for just those two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best tire overall?
Across 3 shared independent tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ranks highest overall with a score of 99.3%, ahead of the Hankook Winter i cept evo3 (97.7%).
Which tire has the best wet braking?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the best wet braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 144ft.
Which tire has the best dry braking?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the best dry braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 137ft.
Which tire has the best wear?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the best wear across 3 shared tests, averaging 29807miles.
Which tire has the best rolling resistance?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the best rolling resistance across 3 shared tests, averaging 8.2kg / t.
Which tire has the best snow braking?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the best snow braking across 3 shared tests, averaging 88ft.
Which tire do owners rate highest?
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 has the highest owner rating at 88% from 34 reviews.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements and finishing positions are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when every tire in the group ran in it, so each figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the ones beside it.
About the scoring
In each measurement the best average of the group scores 100% and the others are scaled to it. Discipline scores weight those measurements, the total weights the disciplines, and the default weighting follows the season of the tires.
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.