Michelin Alpin A4 vs Yokohama W Drive V902B
The Michelin Alpin A4 and the Yokohama W Drive V902B have met in one independent test so far, and the Alpin A4 finished ahead.
Head to head in 1 test in 2014
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alpin A4 | Field | W Drive V902B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview | P6 of 49 | P34 of 49 |
Alpin A4 vs W Drive V902B: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin A4 or the Yokohama W Drive V902B the better tire?
The Michelin Alpin A4 and the Yokohama W Drive V902B have met in one independent test so far, and the Alpin A4 finished ahead.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.2/10 for the Alpin A4 and 7/10 for the W Drive V902B.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin A4 92% from 55 reviews and the W Drive V902B 80% from 2.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin A4 is made in 9 sizes (14 to 17 inch) and the W Drive V902B in 1 (17 to 17 inch). 0 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin A4 is graded C for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the W Drive V902B C and E.
Which is the newer tire?
The Alpin A4 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2010, the W Drive V902B in 2008. The Alpin A4 replaced the Michelin Alpin.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.