Michelin Alpin A5 is a Premium Touring studless winter tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tyre replaced the Michelin Alpin A4.
The tire has been replaced by the Michelin Alpin 6.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
97.06%
Wet performance
97.64%
Aquaplaning
96.91%
Snow performance
93.71%
Ice performance
87.84%
Noise
97.80%
Rolling resistance
85.72%
2019 Auto Zeitung Michelin Alpin 5 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Zeitung in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/55 R17 and compared to 12 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 3 | 43.6m | +1.3m | 97.02% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 57.5sec | +0.1sec | 99.83% | |
| Dry slalom | 12 | 55.8km/h | -2.4km/h | 95.7% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 1 | 52.2m | -0.5m | 100% | |
| Wet handling | 1 | 88.4sec | -0.7sec | 100% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 3 | 12.6sec | +0.3sec | 97.62% | |
| Straight aqua | 2 | 79.6km/h | -0.7km/h | 99.12% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 7 | 28.9m | +1.3m | 95.5% | |
| Snow handling | 12 | 53.7sec | +2.6sec | 95.16% | |
| Snow traction | 1 | 3498 Newton | +64 Newton | 100% | |
| Noise | 4-10 | 72dB | +2dB | 97.18% | |
| Rolling resistance | 5 | 8.17kg/t | +0.65kg/t | 92.04% |
2018 Auto Bild Michelin Alpin 5 Test
In 2018 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Michelin A5 at size 195/65 R15 and compared it with nineteen similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tyres. In addition, experts included into the test reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 7 | 45.5m | +1.7m | 96.12% | |
| Dry handling | 5-7 | 106.4km/h | -1.2km/h | 98.9% | |
| Wet braking | 17 | 37.1m | +2.8m | 92.45% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 71.5km/h | -1.3km/h | 98.18% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 83.8km/h | -4.5km/h | 94.63% | |
| Snow braking | 17 | 28.4m | +1.4m | 95.07% | |
| Snow handling | 18 | 50.6km/h | -2.2km/h | 95.65% | |
| Noise | 18-19 | 68.2dB | +3.4dB | 95.01% | |
| Rolling resistance | 20 | 9.14kg/t | +2.18kg/t | 76.15% | |
| Wear resistance | 1 | 72450 | +12600km | 100% |
2018 Autocenter Michelin Alpin A5 Test
In 2018 experts of the Ukrainian magazine Autocenter have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 10 similar Touring and Premium Touring winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 5 | 29.87m | +1.17m | 96.08% | |
| Dry handling | 1-2 | 10 POINTS | 9 POINTS | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4 | 31.72m | +1.08m | 96.59% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 1 | 10 points | +2 points | 100% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 6 | 14.1sec | +0.3sec | 97.87% | |
| Straight aqua | 1 | 84.3km/h | +0.9km/h | 100% | |
| Ice braking | 9 | 13.79m | +1.74m | 87.38% | Ice handling | 5-8 | 8 points | -2 points | 80% | Ice lateral handling | 6 | 30.3sec | +1.1sec | 96.37% | Ice traction | 7 | 8.08sec | +1sec | 87.62% | Snow braking | 9 | 15.44m | +1.01m | 93.46% |
| Snow handling | 5-9 | 6 points | -2 points | 66.6% | |
| Snow traction | 11 | 5.56sec | +0.68sec | 87.77% | |
| Noise | 1-2 | 10 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 9 | 9.38kg/t | +1.39kg/t | 85.18% |
2017 Auto Bild Michelin Alpin 5 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 19 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test set of the reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 11-12 | 45.4 | +1.7m | 96.25% | |
| Dry handling | 8-9 | 109.1km/h | -1.7km/h | 98.44% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 3 | 33.3m | +1.1m | 96.7% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 74.9km/h | -0.9km/h | 98.79% | |
| Straight aqua | 6 | 88.7km/h | -4.6km/h | 94.81% | |
| Snow braking | 18 | 28.7m | +2.8m | 90.24% | |
| Snow handling | 10 | 51.2km/h | -1.4km/h | 97.26% | |
| Noise | 5-7 | 72.2dB | +1.3dB | 98.2% | |
| Rolling resistance | 17 | 8.52kg/t | +1.19kg/t | 86.15% | |
| Wear resistance | 3-4 | 44250km | -4125km | 90.67% |
2016 Auto Zeitung Michelin A5 Test
In 2016 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 12 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test Michelin CrossClimate as All Season tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 9-10 | 45.6m | +2.1m | 95.39% | |
| Dry handling | 10-11 | 109.7sec | +0.8sec | 99.27% | |
| Dry slalom | 11 | 60.8km/h | -2.6km/h | 95.72% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 5 | 61.2m | +3.3m | 94.6% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 88.6sec | +1.1sec | 98.76% | |
| Wet latearl handling | 7-11 | 12.6sec | +0.3sec | 97.62% | |
| Straight aqua | 6 | 77.7km | -3.1km/h | 96.01% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 5-9 | 24.4m | +0.2m | 99.18m | |
| Snow handling | 3-4 | 74.4sec | +0.4sec | 99.46% | |
| Snow traction | 2-4 | 2.74 Newton | -0.025 Newton | 99.09% | |
| Noise | 3-8 | 71dB | +1dB | 98.59% | |
| Rolling resistance | 7 | 9.05kg/t | +0.99kg/t | 89.06% |
Overall Michelin Alpin 5 Reviews
| # | Test | 2019 Auto Zeitung | 2018 Auto Bild | 2018 Autocenter | 2017 Auto Bild | 2016 Auto Zeitung | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 97.02% | 96.12% | 96.08% | 96.25% | 95.39% | 96.17% | |
| Dry handling | 99.83% | 98.9% | 100% | 98.44% | 99.27% | 99.29% | |
| Dry lateral handling | 95.7% | – | – | – | 95.72% | 95.71 | |
| Wet braking | 100% | 92.45% | 96.59% | 96.7% | 94.6% | 96.07 | |
| Wet handling | 100% | 98.18% | 100% | 98.79% | 98.76% | 99.15% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 97.62% | – | 97.87% | – | 97.62% | 97.7% | |
| Straight aqua | 99.12% | 94.63% | 100% | 94.81% | 96.01% | 96.91% | |
| Snow braking | 95.5% | 95.07% | 93.46% | 90.24% | 99.18% | 94.69% | |
| Snow handling | 95.16% | 95.65% | 66.6% | 97.26% | 99.46% | 90.83% | |
| Snow traction | 100% | – | 87.77% | – | 99.09% | 95.62% | |
| Ice braking | – | – | 87.38% | – | – | 87.38% | |
| Ice handling | – | – | 80% | – | – | 80% | |
| Ice lateral handling | – | – | 96.37% | – | – | 96.37% | |
| Ice lateral handling | – | – | 87.62% | – | – | 87.62% | |
| Rolling resistance | 92.04% | 76.15% | 85.18% | 86.15% | 89.06% | 85.72% | |
| Noise | 97.18% | 95.01% | 100% | 98.2% | 98.59% | 97.80% | |
| Wear resistance | – | 100% | – | 90.67% | – | 95.34% |
1. 2019 Auto Zeitung (225/55 R17) – 2nd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- The shortest wet braking distance and the best handling.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good results on the dry.
- Average snow braking distance, low handling and the best traction.
- Good rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
2. 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15) – 11th place.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry performance.
- Relatively long wet braking distance, good handling.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Relatively long snow braking distance and low handling speed.
- The highest rolling resistance.
- One of the highest noise level.
- The best wear resistance.
3. 2018 Autocenter (205/55 R16) – 4th place.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- The best aquaplaning resistance.
- Short dry braking distance and good handling.
- Good results on the ice.
- Good snow braking and handling, the lowest traction.
- The lowest noise.
- High rolling resistance.
4. 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17) – 2nd place and an expert score “Exemplary”.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry performance.
- Short wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Long snow braking distance and average handling speed.
- High wear resistance.
- High rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
5. 2016 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 4-5th place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Average wet braking distance and good handling.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good dry performance.
- Short snow braking distance, good traction and handling.
- Average rolling resistance.
- Good noise.
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