Winter Tires - Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow

Stuabroad · 08-10-2023, 12:57 PM

Anyone able to provide real world feedback on the differences between these two? Read a few blogs and they all say slightly different things. I'm in Alberta where we have a deep freeze after it snows, so ice is more of a consideration that wet snow. My tire guy is reccomending the XIce over the Alpins. I had the XIce on my 335 and found them quite noisy.

GranitM5 · 08-10-2023, 04:19 PM

I have the Michelin Alpin for my F90 M5 and I love them. I drive in NYC and PA which typically gets a lot of snow. I love them. Never lost traction or slipped with them. Drove up and down hills in 6 inch snow storms without an issue. I plan to get them for my X5 as well.

jpw172 · 08-10-2023, 04:28 PM

Good post - trying to decide the same thing if I want to do the X-ICE Snow SUV ones for my X5. I’ve read lots of reviews that they aren’t very noisy at all. Curious if that’s the case. I’ve had the Conti VikingContact 7s on my Audi car and they were great, however, doesn’t seem like they make them the right size in the X5, sadly.

Stuabroad · 08-10-2023, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jpw172

Good post - trying to decide the same thing if I want to do the X-ICE Snow SUV ones for my X5. I’ve read lots of reviews that they aren’t very noisy at all. Curious if that’s the case. I’ve had the Conti VikingContact 7s on my Audi car and they were great, however, doesn’t seem like they make them the right size in the X5, sadly.

Hey guys this chap posted a reply to one of my other threads on this. He did a full review here:

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=552

Stuabroad · 08-10-2023, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GranitM5

I have the Michelin Alpin for my F90 M5 and I love them. I drive in NYC and PA which typically gets a lot of snow. I love them. Never lost traction or slipped with them. Drove up and down hills in 6 inch snow storms without an issue. I plan to get them for my X5 as well.

I think i'm going with the Alpins also.

printemps2001 · 08-18-2023, 09:11 AM

Pilot Alpins are a performance winter tire. X-Ice is a generic winter tire. If you run summer only tires (e.g. Pilot Super Sports, etc.) you will likely prefer Alpins. If you run all seasons, then you will probably prefer the X-Ice.

Stuabroad · 08-18-2023, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by printemps2001

Pilot Alpins are a performance winter tire. X-Ice is a generic winter tire. If you run summer only tires (e.g. Pilot Super Sports, etc.) you will likely prefer Alpins. If you run all seasons, then you will probably prefer the X-Ice.

Makes alot of sense

wxdave · 08-20-2023, 12:09 AM

FWIW, it may also be worth checking out Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5’s. There are SUV and EV variants. I had an earlier version of these on my Tesla S P100DL which really needed good winter tires. They made a ton of difference and generally rank near the top of winter tire ratings.

Stuabroad · 08-20-2023, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wxdave

FWIW, it may also be worth checking out Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5’s. There are SUV and EV variants. I had an earlier version of these on my Tesla S P100DL which really needed good winter tires. They made a ton of difference and generally rank near the top of winter tire ratings.

Thanks man ordered the Alpins with some Replcia black rims. Looking forward to seeing if my X5 is as much fun as my 335 in winter 😎🙏

printemps2001 · 08-20-2023, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wxdave

FWIW, it may also be worth checking out Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5’s. There are SUV and EV variants. I had an earlier version of these on my Tesla S P100DL which really needed good winter tires. They made a ton of difference and generally rank near the top of winter tire ratings.

Hakkapelittas + AWD + air suspension = abilities approaching a Unimog for the needs of nearly all of us. My humble wagon laughs off the slop better than any all-season 23" diameter shod behemoth out there

No matter what, dedicated winter tires should be mandatory anywhere it gets below 30 degrees. They make you safer and the car will perform better across the driving spectrum. Why, oh why, do people spend absurd sums on ordinary (by 2023 standards) cars that will outperform the Ferrari I lusted after as a youth, yet they skimp out on two sets of tires.

Ok, time to jump off my soapbox

X3_Alaska · 08-25-2023, 01:47 PM

I live in Alaska and always run Bridgestone Blizzaks.

Stuabroad · 10-17-2023, 04:47 PM

Finally got the winter setup on this morning

Ceramic coated.

OE X6 Replica rims
275/45 /R20 Michelin Pilot Alpin

RidgeHauler · 10-24-2023, 09:26 AM

I just had my winter set-up mounted and balanced. I went with the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV square set up on BMW 20" wheels. Have not installed yet but I can report back when I do. Tire looks decent on these wheels for a winter set.

MikeX521 · 10-26-2023, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuabroad

Finally got the winter setup on this morning

Ceramic coated.

OE X6 Replica rims
275/45 /R20 Michelin Pilot Alpin

I literally have the exact setup ready to go on my Mineral White '24 x50e.

Putting them on next week.

RidgeHauler · 10-26-2023, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeX521

I literally have the exact setup ready to go on my Mineral White '24 x50e.

Putting them on next week.

Let me know what you think. I'd like to see how they look on the X5. We have a ways to go here in Southern NJ as it is 78 degrees today.
Good luck!

Stryderboy · 10-29-2023, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaska_X5

I live in Alaska and always run Bridgestone Blizzaks.

Which Blizzaks do you run? I've been looking at the DM-V2's

Thanks

X3_Alaska · 10-29-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryderboy

Which Blizzaks do you run? I've been looking at the DM-V2's

Thanks

That's what my wife and I both run the DM-V2. It's the most current version.

RidgeHauler · 11-14-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeX521

I literally have the exact setup ready to go on my Mineral White '24 x50e.

Putting them on next week.

Did you install the winter set yet? What are your thoughts?
Thanks.

roamio · 11-14-2023, 12:33 PM

+1 for Alpins. Installed them a few days ago - very happy with ride quality. Now waiting for snow.

MikeX521 · 11-14-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RidgeHauler

Did you install the winter set yet? What are your thoughts?
Thanks.

Got mine installed 2 weeks ago. Been negative temps (Celsius) at night, but no snow or ice yet. I like them. No increase in noticeable road noise, and comfortable.
Smoother ride than the my 21" pirelli RFT.

I'll let you know when we encounter snow...hopefully this is many weeks away from now...

RidgeHauler · 11-14-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeX521

Got mine installed 2 weeks ago. Been negative temps (Celsius) at night, but no snow or ice yet. I like them. No increase in noticeable road noise, and comfortable.
Smoother ride than the my 21" pirelli RFT.

I'll let you know when we encounter snow...hopefully this is many weeks away from now...

Thanks. Much appreciated... Still warm here (high 50's F today). Glad they cleared your brake calipers. Good luck with them as the snow starts to fall.

Dgjo2022X5MC · 11-16-2023, 08:47 PM

My brand new 808Ms with Alpin 5s. First year with them on my 22F95 as they were not available when I purchased the car. Looking forward to some winter drifting…I mean driving.

Much softer ride than the summer 21/22 setup. Perhaps steering a bit ‘jittery’, especially in comfort steering selection. Have to be in sport with these on.

They sure do look pretty good. Sort of a classic BMW double spoke.

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Stuabroad Private 17 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive 40i MSport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Winter Tires - Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 vs Michelin X-Ice Snow Anyone able to provide real world feedback on the differences between these two? Read a few blogs and they all say slightly different things. I'm in Alberta where we have a deep freeze after it snows, so ice is more of a consideration that wet snow. My tire guy is reccomending the XIce over the Alpins. I had the XIce on my 335 and found them quite noisy. __________________ 2011 335 xDrive - retired 2019 X5 xDrive40i MSport
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GranitM5 Lieutenant 366 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M5 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I have the Michelin Alpin for my F90 M5 and I love them. I drive in NYC and PA which typically gets a lot of snow. I love them. Never lost traction or slipped with them. Drove up and down hills in 6 inch snow storms without an issue. I plan to get them for my X5 as well.
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jpw172 Private First Class 57 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 24' BMW X5 50e Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Good post - trying to decide the same thing if I want to do the X-ICE Snow SUV ones for my X5. I’ve read lots of reviews that they aren’t very noisy at all. Curious if that’s the case. I’ve had the Conti VikingContact 7s on my Audi car and they were great, however, doesn’t seem like they make them the right size in the X5, sadly.
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printemps2001 New Member 14 Rep 12 Posts Drives: '22 Alpina B8; '19 E450 wagon Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Gone: '18 Alpina B7; '16 S550; '13 S550; '14 E350 wagon; '12 E550; '08 997 C4S iTrader: (0)	Pilot Alpins are a performance winter tire. X-Ice is a generic winter tire. If you run summer only tires (e.g. Pilot Super Sports, etc.) you will likely prefer Alpins. If you run all seasons, then you will probably prefer the X-Ice.
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wxdave Private 71 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW X5 50e Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	FWIW, it may also be worth checking out Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5’s. There are SUV and EV variants. I had an earlier version of these on my Tesla S P100DL which really needed good winter tires. They made a ton of difference and generally rank near the top of winter tire ratings. __________________ 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e
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Stuabroad Private 17 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive 40i MSport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Finally got the winter setup on this morning Ceramic coated. OE X6 Replica rims 275/45 /R20 Michelin Pilot Alpin Attached Images __________________ 2011 335 xDrive - retired 2019 X5 xDrive40i MSport
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RidgeHauler Enlisted Member 26 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M60i Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Aplin 5 SUV I just had my winter set-up mounted and balanced. I went with the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV square set up on BMW 20" wheels. Have not installed yet but I can report back when I do. Tire looks decent on these wheels for a winter set. Attached Images
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roamio First Lieutenant 254 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 24 X5 M60i Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	+1 for Alpins. Installed them a few days ago - very happy with ride quality. Now waiting for snow.
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Dgjo2022X5MC First Lieutenant 434 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2022X5MC, 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Hartford, CT iTrader: (0)	My brand new 808Ms with Alpin 5s. First year with them on my 22F95 as they were not available when I purchased the car. Looking forward to some winter drifting…I mean driving. Much softer ride than the summer 21/22 setup. Perhaps steering a bit ‘jittery’, especially in comfort steering selection. Have to be in sport with these on. They sure do look pretty good. Sort of a classic BMW double spoke. Attached Images __________________ Dont be humble, give me that rumble. 2022 F95 X5MC, 2020 G05 40i, 2016 F86 X6M (sold), 2014 328ix F30 (totaled), 2009 e91 328ix (sold), 1997 740i e38 (nikasil fail)
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