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The Michelin Alpin 5 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

8.7
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
92%
Road Feedback
83%
Handling
80%
Wear
90%
Comfort
86%
Buy again
86%
Snow Grip
91%
Ice Grip
77%
28 Reviews
86% Average
217,738 miles driven
19 Tests (avg: 6th)
Michelin Alpin 5

Michelin Alpin 5

Winter Premium
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8.7 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Snow
92.9
1.5x / 6 tests
Wet
79.7
1.93x / 9 tests
Value
74.5
0.42x / 9 tests
Comfort
63.2
0.32x / 3 tests
Dry
58.3
1.13x / 6 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
79.2
9 tests
Braking
75.8
9 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 19
Publications: 7
Period: 2014 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 28
Avg Rating: 85.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.66
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 11/22 12 metrics
2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 5/16 0 metrics
2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout Auto Bild 2018 195/65 R15 17/52 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2017 225/55 R17 3/11 10 metrics
2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 7/45 0 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 2/21 11 metrics
2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 ADAC 2017 215/65 R16 5/16 0 metrics
2017 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 ADAC 2017 195/65 R15 12/16 0 metrics
2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2017 225/45 R17 7/8 0 metrics
2016 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2016 205/55 R16 5/8 0 metrics
2016 AutoBild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 2/20 0 metrics
2016 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 3/43 0 metrics
2016 AZ Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 Auto Zeitung 2016 205/55 R16 4/14 0 metrics
2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter Tire Test ACE 2015 225/50 R17 5/8 0 metrics
2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2015 215/65 R16 5/8 0 metrics
2015 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express 2015 225/45 R17 5/8 0 metrics
2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2015 205/55 R16 12/19 0 metrics
2014 AMS Winter Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2014 205/55 R16 4/10 0 metrics
2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15 ADAC 2014 195/65 R15 7/14 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
19
Tests
6th
Average
2nd
Best
17th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2018 51 Winter Tire Shootout
195/65 R15 • 2018
17th/52
2018 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16
205/55 R16 • 2018
5th/16
Best tire in the dry and lowest wear
Slightly weak in the snow and fuel consumption tests compared to the best
2018 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
195/65 R15 • 2018
11th/22
Even as one of the most expensive tires on test it finished as the best value tire due to extremely low wear. Good in the wet and dry.
Average snow performance, high rolling resistance.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 T D B 68
185/65R15 88 T D B 68
16 inch
205/60R16 96 H XL D B 68
205/55R16 91 T D B 68
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 71
205/55R16 91 H E B 68
215/60R16 95 H C B 71
205/55R16 91 H D B 68
205/60R16 92 V D B 68
17 inch
215/55R17 98 V XL D B 71
205/50R17 89 V E B 68
225/45R17 91 H D B 71
225/45R17 94 V XL D B 71
225/50R17 98 V XL D B 71
225/45R17 91 V E B 68
205/50R17 93 H XL D B 68
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Questions and Answers for the Michelin Alpin 5

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February 17, 2017

What is the recommended max.outside working temperature?

The Michelin Alpin 5 has no maximum outside temperature as such and could be run year round, however it's good practice to change your winter tires back to summer tires when the temperature is starting to be consistently above 7c.
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Review Summary

Based on 24 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Michelin Alpin 5 for outstanding winter capability, wet grip, comfort, and low wear, with many high-scoring reviews highlighting confidence in snow and stability on wet and dry roads. A minority report drawbacks: increased noise and hardening as the tire ages, softer sidewalls with less precise handling, and performance drop in warm temperatures. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high share of >80% reviews and reported longevity and grip. The Alpin 5 is viewed as an excellent winter-focused tire that's less suited to hot conditions or aggressive summer driving.

Strengths
  • Snow traction and control
  • Wet grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • Comfort and low noise when newer
  • Durability/long wear
  • Dry grip for a winter tire
  • High-speed stability for winter category
Areas for Improvement
  • Noisy/hardening with age after ~3 years
  • Soft sidewalls/less precise handling
  • Performance drop in warm temperatures (>20°c)

Top 3 Michelin Alpin 5 Reviews

Given 90% while driving a MINI Clubman (225/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 4,500 average miles
It transformed the driving comfort and experience of the Mini Cooper S Clubman. You hardly notice its a wintertire so much feel, precision, confidence and noice comfort.
Helpful 960
April 7, 2025
Given 79% while driving a Toyota Corolla verso (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
So i put these michelins on fairly early around 15th sept. and initially having only ever driven on shit tires before this the difference was night and day for a 65 profile winter tire they are Very communicative ofc nothing compared to a summer tire after absolutely thrashing them on very slick roads snow and ice all winter and spring they have gotten very worn around the edges and are starting to loose grip in corners and are squealling a LOT given the fact i bought these tires in 2024 with a DOT of 2016 they were in good condition when i bought them almost brand new essentially and they were not rotted cracked or anything of the sort in snow i've managed with some finesse to pull of sorcery with these tires they are very responsive and very communicative in the dry and slick conditions they are good but in snow they come alive i've plowed through snow as much as 40-50 cm deep i've gone into piles of snow at 120 kph and kept on going straight without issue i've gone on expeditions to save stuck people with these tires in very bad snowy conditions and they worked their magic But now after around 7k miles of absolutely thrashing them they are starting to both show their age AND wear ofc these tires have been driven as hard as a semi slick so that is not on the tire at all tread depth is quite good still its just that the rubber is finally starting to degrade and after all this now in hotter days of 20+ C you cannot get a good launch in you spin wheels quite a lot Amazing tire will defo buy the newer generations after this summer
Helpful 849
May 16, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Fiat croma (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Insanely low wear great tire in almost all conditions
Helpful 490
September 4, 2025

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Latest Michelin Alpin 5 Reviews

Given 66% while driving a SEAT Leon 2.0 Tsi 190 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
To be honest? I bought those tires 3 years ago and i drove not so much. On the beginning - great tires but after 3 years and no more than 15000 km Alpine 5 are hard and very lodly even when i driving slow (around 50-70km/h). To be honest i had exactly same issue with Primacy 4. After 4 years theyt become so laudly that i change them (Goodyear). I think Michelin have good PR because i recently drove on Yokohama tires which are way more cheper.

Michelin of course has great side desgn - true but i don't recommend them in long term. Loudly like hell.
Helpful 263
October 15, 2025
Given 98% while driving a Audi A3 (205/55R16/ R) on for 20,000 miles
A long-lasting tire with great grip for winter.
Helpful 900
July 4, 2024
Check out how the BEST all seasons tires perform against premium summer and winter tires!
Given 84% while driving a Fiat croma (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
This tire can be driven in all weather types, rubber lasts a lot more than other brands.
Helpful 1008
October 29, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST180 (195/45 R16) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
This is a winter tire and it works incredibly well in the wet at cold temperatures. There was not a lot snow here, the tire worked well well during the few days of snowy conditions no problem there.

The two main issues where the very soft rubber compound that really starts to struggle above 20C, it starts to smear in corners at 25C. Then there are these soft sidewalls. They are good for comfort, but not good for cornering and handling. It did not help that there is no rim protection either. So be gentle when use these rubbers when its warm.

This is an almost end of life review since the tires are 9 years old now, but they have still lots of profile left after about 20.000km, I just don't drive that much during winter.

The tires do what they are supposed to do, but my next winter tires will have stronger sidewalls.
Helpful 920
May 10, 2023
Given 76% while driving a Renault Clio 1.5 dCi 86 (195/50 R16) on mostly town for 15 average miles
delivery driver These winter tires are amazing! The performance in the British winter is unmatched They're a great reliable road tire that lasted me 15,000 miles driving around my local area I never got stuck in the snow and believe me I tried! they're so reliable and handy to have in the winter for any conditions I highly recommend them
Helpful 991
September 28, 2021
Given 100% while driving a Alfa Romeo 1.9 JTD M (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
top grip, i went into circle part of road when going out of highway, and there is sign with allowed speed of 40km/h and i decide to try them,it was 3 celsius outside so it was cold and road was not 100 percent dry because there was a slightly fog,more like air was quite humid,and i went 70km/h through it like i was glued to it.Top performance tire,and you won t regret of buying it,i have nexen su1 summer tire and they have nice grip and all but above 200km/h you can feel car is kinda swingy,idk how to explain correctly(i have them for 25000km and they are great in their price range,but michelin is michelin),and with these tires you feel you are on the railway even though they are winter tire.Price is there but with it you will buy great product that will last double amount of some other high middle tire.Buy it and enjoy in top quality tire.
Helpful 809
November 24, 2020
Given 93% while driving a Volvo (195/65 R15 R) on a combination of roads for 23 average miles
I've bought my 2nd set my last set lasted over 3 years about 20 000 miles I've had Dunlop Toyo Goodyear good grip on snow not bad on dry tarmac and great in the wet can't find better
Helpful 1020
October 16, 2020
Hyundai (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
I had these on my Hyundai Tucson 2.0 petrol 2WD,and boy did they do a great job in the snow.Had to go down to airport ,BURGAS when living in BG,it was around a 60 ml trip,snow was at a constant depth of at least 6
inches in most places.Got me there and back without getting stuck,and the car was only 2 wheel FWD ....Very good in wet too..great choice just for harsh winter driving
Helpful 992
September 18, 2019
Given 77% while driving a Skoda Octavia (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
I have bought these tires 3 years ago (end 2015 - DOT mid 2015) and they behaved well for the first three winter seasons. The previous winter tires were Alpin 3 and in the fourth year they were not reliable at all, ice grip was zero.
My personal opinion is that there is a big catch with these tires and Michelin tires in general (summer ones are Michellin also and have the same problem). They are pretty good for the first 3 years but no more; after 3 years, regardless of mileage (I have only done 37k KM with both sets, minimal wear) rubber compound degrades beyond safety driving (with the summer set I had a few occasions where I could barely stop the car, and the winter set got me into a total car crash).
So, if you do enough mileage to replace them in 3 years, I would say they are fine, otherwise no; even Michellin says you could keep your tires longer than 3 years.
Helpful 940
December 22, 2018
Given 81% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
since buying these winter tires, i don't use anything else between October and April, the wet performance is outstanding,
And in the snow is unbelievable, i dont need a 4x4 in snow anymore, they really are that good.
if you drive sensibly, i dont see why they wouldnt last through the summer either, but i suspect if you push them when the roads are too hot and dry they wouldnt be able to handle it. i think they are best under 7 - 8 degrees celcius.
Helpful 639
March 15, 2018
Given 91% while driving a BMW 535d M Sport (225/55 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 2,000 average miles
So much grip and feel in snow, wet roads and dry roads. No vibrations. Perfect winter tire and well worth the money.
Helpful 583
December 14, 2017
Given 91% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
When new the traction in the snow was phenomenal, almost felt like I had a 4x4. Obviously as the tires wore down the edge was lost but I really recommend these as a great winter tire. Lived for a winter in Norway so I do understand what it's like to drive on ice and snow.
Helpful 676
October 29, 2017
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