255/50R21 Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 109H XL (*)

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV 255/50 R21 is a premium-class all-season/winter tire model. Like all tire models in the Michelin Pilot series from this tire giant, it is designed for powerful luxury SUVs. This tire model stands out for its excellent grip, handling, and ride comfort in both warm weather and conditions where temperatures frequently hover around 0°C. 

255/50 R21 Key features of the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV:

+ Improved performance on snow and wet pavement thanks to a new directional tread pattern.

+ Increased contact patch with the road improves traction and ensures more even wear.

+ Multiple types of sipes improve traction on icy road surfaces.

+ Excellent noise reduction and ride comfort.

+ High speed ratings.

+ Fuel economy.

Pilot Alpin 5 SUV Features

The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV features a newly designed directional tread pattern. Compared to its predecessor, the new tread design delivers better performance on snow and wet pavement. The number of tread blocks has also been increased, which means more grip elements on the tire’s contact patch with the road, improving traction on icy surfaces and snow.

Not only has the tread design been modified, but so has its shape. The new, concave shape provides a larger contact area with the road, improving both traction and durability.

Several types of sipes are densely embedded in the V-shaped tread blocks. The sipes, much like studs, dig into ice and packed snow with sharp edges, improving traction.

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV tires are made from a new, improved rubber compound. The chemical additives in this compound help the tires maintain flexibility at low temperatures, improve wear resistance, and even reduce noise. It’s worth noting that a flexible tire provides much better traction on the road.