A deeper dive into why Spec R recommends this winter package:
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 is a highly refined winter tire for the Audi A5, designed to deliver confident cold-weather performance while maintaining the car’s balanced blend of comfort and sportiness. Built with Michelin’s advanced winter compound, it stays flexible in low temperatures to ensure reliable grip on cold, wet, icy, and snow-covered roads.
Its asymmetric tread pattern and dense 3D sipes enhance braking performance, steering precision, and overall stability, while also improving slush and water evacuation to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. This makes it well-suited to the Audi A5’s quattro all-wheel-drive system and composed chassis tuning, where predictable handling is essential in changing winter conditions.
On cleared winter roads, the Pilot Alpin 5 delivers a quiet, comfortable ride with strong high-speed stability. The result is a premium winter tire that preserves the Audi A5’s refined driving character while adding dependable control and confidence throughout the winter season.
MICHELIN® Promise Plan
3-YEAR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Canada and the U.S. for three years after you purchase your MICHELIN replacement tires. Simply call 1-866-794-5666.
In the event of a flat tire, a qualified service professional will replace your flat tire with your inflated spare. If an inflated spare is not available, towing will be provided at no cost (up to 250 kilometres) to the nearest approved Michelin tire retailer of your choice.
– Flat tire changeout
– Fluid delivery 4 (gas, water, etc.)
– Lock-out service
– Battery jump-start
LIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY
Michelin passenger and light truck replacement tires are backed by a Limited Warranty, ensuring coverage for manufacturing defects. If a tire is found to be defective within the first six years from the date of purchase, Michelin will offer a pro-rated replacement based on the remaining tread depth. The warranty applies to Michelin tires purchased as replacements and excludes those provided as Original Equipment on new vehicles starting from the 2018 model year. For complete coverage details, please refer to the Michelin Passenger & Light Truck Tire Replacement Limited Warranty & Owner's Manual.
60-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
Michelin stands behind its products by offering a 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee. If a customer is not fully satisfied with their newly purchased Michelin tires, they may return them to the original place of purchase within 60 days for an exchange or refund. The return must be accompanied by the original sales receipt, and the tires must remain in usable condition. This policy is designed to ensure customer confidence and satisfaction in Michelin’s products.
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