Tyre comparison
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
The Pilot Alpin 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Alpin 5 for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Pilot Alpin 5 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | 76 (higher) | 57 |
| Cold, wet winters | 72 (higher) | 55 |
| Daily, mild climate | 69 (higher) | 53 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other winter tyres.
Pilot Alpin 5
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews
- Year
- 2025, 2021
TyreReviews 17 shared tests 2021-25: best in all four snow tests, won dry; Auto Bild 2025 winner.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Winter Sottozero 3
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Older gen; no current test read; Pirelli's own winter line has since moved on.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Pilot Alpin 5 or the Winter Sottozero 3?
The Pilot Alpin 5 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Pilot Alpin 5 for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. The Winter Sottozero 3 usually costs less.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.