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Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2019 4 publications

Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd.

  • 11Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 7Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 70%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4

11 tests, 2011 to 2019

0%50%100%20112012201320142015201620172019Average 70%2011 AMS Winter Tire Test (2011): P3 of 14, Beat 85% of the field2012 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tire Test (2012): P2 of 6, Beat 80% of the field2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tire Test (2012): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field2013 Winter Tire Buying Guide (2013): P1 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2014 AutoBild 235/35 R19 Winter Tire Test (2014): P2 of 6, Beat 80% of the field2015 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2015): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2015 Sport Auto 19 Inch Winter Tire Test (2015): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2016 AutoBild Winter UHP Tire Test (2016): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tire Test (2017): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2017 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2017): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tire Test (2019): P6 of 11, Beat 50% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 70%

Record by discipline

Where the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P7.7 of 10.7 31% -
Dry Handling 3 P5 of 10.7 58% -
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P2.3 of 10.7 87% 1
Wet Handling 3 P3.3 of 10.7 77% 1
Straight Aqua 2 P7.5 of 11 36% -
Snow
Snow Braking 3 P6 of 10.7 48% -
Snow Handling 3 P4.7 of 10.3 62% 1
Comfort
Noise 2 P6 of 11 54% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P8 of 11 30% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Hankook Winter i cept evo2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Nokian WR A3 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Nankang SV2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Nokian WR A4 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 Predecessor 1 0 6th 17%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 This tire 11 1 3rd 70%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Successor 28 17 2nd 90%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 10 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 delivers consistently strong winter UHP performance with an average overall position of 3.4 across 10 winter tests. Its standout trait is wet performance, repeatedly winning or placing on the podium in wet braking and handling, while also offering competent snow traction/handling. Dry handling is generally solid mid-upper tier, though dry braking can lag. Later large-rim tests highlight weaknesses in aquaplaning, noise, rolling resistance, and price/value, tempering its otherwise well-rounded dynamic capability.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 (10 tests) and 25 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry handling strength in 9 of 10 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow traction strength in 4 of 10 tests 13 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 4 of 10 tests 9 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel strength in 5 of 10 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow handling strength in 3 of 10 tests 7 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 2 of 10 tests 10 praise, 0 criticise of 25 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

Every test, newest first 11

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2019 1 test
2017 2 tests
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2017 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

Sport Auto 225/40 R18

Recommended

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingSnow Handling WeakDry Braking WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 850 P

2016 1 test
2015 2 tests
2014 1 test
2013 1 test
2012 2 tests
2011 1 test

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