Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Winter weather traction; Enhanced controllability; High speed performance; . OVERVIEW: The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is a performance and high performance, winter tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs.Excellent winter weather traction is promoted with this model. The detailed tread design and winter compound blend work together to upgrade performance. The tread design, with the siping detail, firmly grips ice- and snow-covered roads. Furthermore, the strong compound keeps the rubber pliable even in freezing temperatures. This special tread design and V-shaped grooves prevent hydroplaning. They eliminate water and slush from the footprint. This tire guarantees exceptional winter traction, even without the use of studs.The tire also promotes superb controllability. The tread design secures the structure under driving pressure, which maintains consistent road contact. Great road contact upgrades the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's commands. The shoulder blocks and their siping detail help shorten the braking distance. They create friction at the moment of braking between the tread and the road surface, which shortens the stopping distance. These elements also enhance cornering and maneuvering, even on snow- and ice-covered roads. Better control, cornering, and maneuvering guarantee a safe driving experience.The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 also offers great high speed performance. This tread design, strong construction, and rubber compound boost high-speed performance. In this manner, the reinforced internal structure maintains the ideal tire shape under the driving pressure affecting the tire, while the compound prevents heat build-up during the performance. This combination significantly improves the tire's high speed performing ability, even in winter weather conditions.Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.