Michelin Alpin 6 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Yet the story isn't one-sided. The Wintrac Pro frequently challenges or beats the Michelin in dry dynamics and subjective feel, often runs quieter, and is consistently cheaper. Meanwhile, Michelin typically leads in wet braking and aquaplaning resistance, snow traction/handling stability, rolling resistance, and-crucially-wear and value retention. Buyers are essentially choosing between sportier feel and lower purchase price (Vredestein) and all-round safety, economy, and lifespan (Michelin).
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Michelin Alpin 6 | eleven | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | two | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Michelin Alpin 6 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wet braking and aquaplaning resistance (often 5-8% gains in wet stop/aqua tests)
- Very high mileage and low wear (20-35% advantage in multiple tests)
- Balanced, confidence-inspiring snow traction/handling
- Lower rolling resistance and strong efficiency/value scores
- Sportier dry dynamics and frequent wins in dry handling/braking
- Lower purchase price and typically quieter pass-by noise
- Good subjective feel in the dry and sometimes the wet
- Occasionally strong snow braking performance
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.07% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.13% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 0.8% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Alpin 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.81% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.43% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.78% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 4.38% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Alpin 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.64% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 floated at a 2.65% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Alpin 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 slipped out at a 9.27% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Alpin 6
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.08% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 accelerated 5.56% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 had 1.03% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 1.52% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Alpin 6
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.14% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 9.08% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Alpin 6
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro provided 0.43% more lateral grip than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in snow slalom tests.
Best In Snow Slalom: Both tires performed equally well
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 1.02% shorter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 9.49% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Alpin 6
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during five noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 0.59% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 0.86% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 is predicted to cover 21.54% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6
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Value
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 proved to have a 8.27% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Michelin Alpin 6
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Price
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during eight price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 22.11% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 had a 3.78% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Alpin 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 13.45% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Michelin Alpin 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Michelin Alpin 6 for excellent wet and dry cold grip, strong braking, high comfort, low noise, and outstanding longevity/wear. Snow performance is mixed: many report very good traction and control in snow, while a notable minority criticize snow/ice grip and especially snow braking as average or poor. Handling feel is generally stable, though a few note softness or vague steering at higher speeds. Overall sentiment is positive, with the Alpin 6 seen as a durable, refined winter tire that excels in wet/dry but can be inconsistent on deep snow/ice.
Based on 35 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tires for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro appeals to drivers who want a winter tire that still feels alert and composed on dry roads, often with shorter dry stops, good wet subjective feel in some tests, and notably lower noise and price. But it shows more variability in wet objective grip and aquaplaning, mixed snow performance, and higher rolling resistance and wear in key studies. For snow-reliant regions or safety-first commuting, pick the Alpin 6. For milder winters with mostly cold/damp roads and a tighter budget, the Wintrac Pro remains a compelling, sporty-leaning choice.
Key Differences
- Overall wins heavily favor Michelin (11 vs 2), indicating broader consistency
- Wet safety edge: Alpin 6 repeatedly stops shorter and resists aquaplaning better
- Snow balance: Michelin leads traction/handling; Vredestein occasionally edges snow braking
- Dry dynamics: Wintrac Pro more agile and engaging; Michelin can understeer and feel less sporty
- Longevity/economy: Michelin shows much lower wear and rolling resistance; Vredestein tends to wear faster
- NVH and price: Vredestein is usually quieter and notably cheaper to buy
Overall Winner: Michelin Alpin 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Alpin 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.