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MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 265/35R19 98W XL
excl. VAT 0% Full set 981,18 £ / 4 pcs
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7.5/ 10 overallThe BEIZ Score aggregates the tyre's core metrics - longevity, handling, wet and dry grip, efficiency and noise - into one comparable rating.
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MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5
MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 265/35R19 98W XL — quality All season tyre from MICHELIN. Reliable grip, stability and durability for everyday driving across all conditions.
How fuel-efficient is this tyre?
Below average. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 is rated D, under the middle of the scale. Rolling resistance runs a little higher, so fuel use creeps up slightly. Usually that's the trade-off for stronger grip or longer tread life.
How well does this tyre grip in the wet?
Strong. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 carries a B rating, one step below the top. Wet braking is still short and dependable — the difference from a class A tyre is small and only really shows up in hard braking on soaked roads. For everyday driving in mixed weather it's plenty.
How much road noise does this tyre make?
Average. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 measures 71 dB, a typical figure for a modern car tyre. Road noise is there on coarse surfaces but stays within normal, comfortable bounds.
Are these tyres reinforced?
Yes. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 carries the XL (Extra Load) marking, which means a stronger casing that takes higher pressures and carries more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. That suits heavier cars, fully loaded driving, vans, and EVs, which run heavier because of their battery packs. To get the full benefit, set the higher pressure the XL rating allows.
Are these tyres certified for snow?
Yes. The MICHELIN PILOT ALPIN 5 carries the 3PMSF mark — the three-peak mountain snowflake — which a tyre only gets after passing an official snow-braking test. It counts as a proper winter tyre in countries where winter tyres are required by law, and it's a real measure of snow performance, not just the softer M+S label that makes no promise about grip.
MICHELIN is a premium class manufacturer offering solid-quality tyres with a good balance of price and durability.
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