The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 is part of the Tire
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tire
models like the Pilot Alpin PA4 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Snow traction: Snow traction reflects the distance our test car needs to accelerate from 5 to 20 mph on moderately packed snow.
Ice braking: Ice braking is completed on a skating rink from 10 to 0 mph. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there are some tires that do not have ice braking ratings.
Dry braking: Dry braking is measure of stopping performance from 60 to 0 mph.