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Michelin Alpin 6 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2019 to 2024 9 publications

Tested 30 times by independent publications, the Michelin Alpin 6 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 4th. Its strongest discipline is Wear, beating 96% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Snow Braking, at 38% across 19 tests.

  • 30Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 19Podium finishes
  • 4thAverage finish
  • 74%Field beaten on average
  • 9Publications
Michelin Alpin 6

30 tests, 2019 to 2024

0%50%100%201920202021202220232024Average 74%2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (2019): P5 of 11, Beat 60% of the field2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview (2019): P3 of 53, Beat 96% of the field2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test (2019): P3 of 20, Beat 89% of the field2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2019): P3 of 12, Beat 73% of the field2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test (2019): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2020): P2 of 15, Beat 93% of the field2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2020): P3 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2020 ACE Winter Tire Test (2020): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the field2020 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2020): P3 of 9, Beat 63% of the field2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2020): P5 of 14, Beat 69% of the fieldThe Best Winter Tires for 2020 (2020): P2 of 19, Beat 39% of the field2021 Winter Tire Market Overview (2021): P12 of 50, Beat 77% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P1 of 18, Beat 94% of the field2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P3 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2021 AMS Winter Tire Test (2021): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2021 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2021): P2 of 20, Beat 95% of the field2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2021): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2022): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2022): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2022): P4 of 15, Beat 79% of the field2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16 (2022): P3 of 17, Beat 81% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P3 of 56, Beat 96% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P1 of 20, Beat 95% of the field2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test (2023): P2 of 15, Beat 93% of the field2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test (2023): P2 of 16, Beat 93% of the field2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test (2024): P5 of 55, Beat 93% of the field2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test (2024): P3 of 12, Beat 82% of the fieldThe Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024 (2024): P2 of 5 (Central European Winter Tires), Beat 75% of the field2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test (2024): P6 of 10, Beat 11% of the field2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2024): P5 of 20, Beat 79% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test P5 of 20

The Michelin Alpin 6 showcases why it's a premium tire with its balanced performance across all weather conditions. It stands out with very high mileage, low rolling resistance, and good comfort, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize long-term value and driving comfort. Despite its high price, it offers strong performance in key areas, including receiving the "Green Tire 2024/25" award for its environmental credentials.

Strong: Wear Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Record by discipline

Where the Michelin Alpin 6 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 15 P4.5 of 14.3 71% 2
Dry Handling 10 P8.3 of 14.8 42% -
Subj. Dry Handling 5 P5.2 of 10.4 55% -
Wet
Wet Braking 19 P4.4 of 22.1 76% 1
Wet Braking - Concrete 2 P4 of 14 78% -
Wet Handling 10 P5.6 of 14.7 60% -
Subj. Wet Handling 5 P2.8 of 10.4 79% 1
Wet Circle 4 P10.3 of 19.3 42% -
Straight Aqua 15 P8.2 of 14.2 46% -
Curved Aquaplaning 9 P9 of 15.2 45% -
Snow
Snow Braking Weak 19 P10.8 of 18.1 38% -
Snow Traction 13 P5.2 of 14 65% 2
Snow Handling 10 P8.6 of 14.2 44% -
Subj. Snow Handling 5 P4.4 of 10.4 63% -
Snow Circle 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Snow Slalom 2 P15.5 of 22.5 33% -
Ice
Ice Braking 4 P5.3 of 13.3 62% -
Ice Traction 1 P5 of 10 56% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 5 P1.4 of 10.4 95% 3
Noise 13 P8.8 of 14.6 39% -
Value
Wear Strong 7 P1.7 of 17.6 96% 3
Value 5 P12.6 of 19 37% -
Rolling Resistance 12 P8.4 of 14 40% -
Fuel Consumption 3 P8.3 of 14.3 45% -
Abrasion 3 P1 of 14.3 100% 3

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Michelin Alpin 6. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 24 shared: 9 ahead, 15 behind Compare with Blizzak LM005 24 9 15 - 38%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 20 shared: 16 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Winter Sport 5 20 16 3 1 84%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 14 shared: 14 ahead, 0 behind 14 14 0 - 100%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 14 shared: 11 ahead, 3 behind Compare with gForce Winter 2 14 11 3 - 79%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 14 shared: 11 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Wintrac Pro 14 11 2 1 85%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 14 shared: 6 ahead, 6 behind 14 6 6 2 50%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 14 shared: 1 ahead, 13 behind Compare with WinterContact TS 870 14 1 13 - 7%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 13 shared: 13 ahead, 0 behind 13 13 0 - 100%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 13 shared: 12 ahead, 1 behind Compare with Krisalp HP3 13 12 1 - 92%
Nokian WR Snowproof 12 shared: 11 ahead, 1 behind 12 11 1 - 92%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 11 shared: 11 ahead, 0 behind 11 11 0 - 100%
Sava Eskimo HP2 10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind 10 10 0 - 100%
Barum Polaris 5 10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind 10 10 0 - 100%
Vredestein Wintrac 10 shared: 7 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Wintrac 10 7 2 1 78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 10 shared: 6 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Cinturato Winter 2 10 6 3 1 67%
Hankook Winter i cept RS2 10 shared: 6 ahead, 4 behind 10 6 4 - 60%
Continental WinterContact TS 860 10 shared: 5 ahead, 5 behind 10 5 5 - 50%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 9 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind 9 8 1 - 89%
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 9 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 9 4 4 1 50%
Hankook Winter I cept RS3 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Winter I cept RS3 8 6 2 - 75%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Michelin Alpin 5 Predecessor 19 0 6th 60%
Michelin Alpin 6 This tire 30 2 4th 74%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 30 tests. Updated September 29, 2026.

Across 30 winter tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 most consistently comes through as a balanced, premium Central European winter tire with standout longevity, regularly finishing on or near the podium (average overall position 3.7), including outright wins (1st of 20 in the 2022 Auto Bild winter test; 1st of 18 in the 2021 ADAC 17" test) and multiple 2nd/3rd places (e.g. 2nd of 16 in 2023 ADAC 16"; 3rd of 12 in 2024 ADAC 16"). Testers repeatedly highlight its “very high mileage/low wear” and all-round security, with strong wet credentials frequently called out (“Top marks in the wet”), supported by front-running wet braking placings (e.g. 3rd of 12 at +0.9% from best in 2024 ADAC 16").

The main recurring caveats are cost and a few dynamic shortcomings depending on the test format: price/value is repeatedly flagged as high (e.g. 18th of 20 for value, +55.1% from best in 2024 Auto Bild), and road noise is regularly criticised in write-ups. On performance, it can be less convincing in specific winter disciplines (especially snow braking in several datasets) and in lateral/curved aquaplaning or wet handling precision versus the very best (e.g. 15th of 16 in curved aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC 16" at +17.9% from best). The biggest exception to its usual pattern is the 2022/23 Tire Reviews winter test where it slipped to 7th of 9, with testers citing reduced wet grip and very poor snow braking (9th of 9) plus high rolling resistance.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Value for money Strong
    Details
    • 18th of 20 for value (+55.1% from best) in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
    • 13th of 20 for value (+57.3% from best) in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
    • Tester negatives repeatedly cite “Expensive / high price level” (e.g. 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test; 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test; 2020 ACE Winter Tire Test)
  • Road noise Moderate in 4 of 24 tests
    Details
    • 11th of 11 for noise (+5.4% from best) in the 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
    • 17th of 22 for noise (+3.6% from best) in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
    • Road noise is criticised in tester write-ups (tagged 0 praised vs 4 criticised across the dataset)
  • Snow braking Moderate in 4 of 24 tests
    Details
    • 9th of 9 in snow braking (+8.8% from best) in the 2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
    • 14th of 16 in snow braking (+10.5% from best) in the 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
    • 9th of 10 in snow braking (+1.8% from best) in the 2021 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test (195/55 R16)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Moderate in 2 of 24 tests
    Details
    • 15th of 16 in curved aquaplaning (+17.9% from best) in the 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test
    • 15th of 23 in curved aquaplaning (+19.6% from best) in the 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
    • Tester negative: “slight weaknesses in aquaplaning transverse behavior” (2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test)
  • Wet handling Strong in 4 of 24 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Michelin Alpin 6 (24 tests) and 30 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Wet grip strength in 15 of 24 tests 10 praise, 2 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow traction strength in 9 of 24 tests 11 praise, 4 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 10 of 24 tests 15 praise, 0 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 12 of 24 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 3 of 24 tests 9 praise, 0 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • High-speed stability strength in 1 of 24 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Road noise weakness in 4 of 24 tests 9 praise, 4 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip strength in 5 of 24 tests 1 praise, 4 criticise of 30 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 30

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 5 tests
P5 of 20 Beat 79% of the field

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild 205/55 R16

The Michelin Alpin 6 showcases why it's a premium tire with its balanced performance across all weather conditions. It stands out with very high mileage, low rolling resistance, and good comfort, making it an excellent choice for those who prioritize long-term value and driving comfort. Despite its high price, it offers strong performance in key areas, including receiving the "Green Tire 2024/25" award for its environmental credentials.

StrongWear WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P6 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 215/55 R17

The Michelin Alpin 6 exhibits pronounced understeer in dry conditions, limiting its sporty handling. Its braking distance is acceptable but on the longer side. It does offer a smooth ride over bumps. In wet conditions, it provides smooth transitions at its grip limits, but it tends to push wide in corners earlier than its competitors. On snow, it achieves a good rating, handling well but requiring larger steering inputs to maximize cornering grip. The Michelin Alpin 6's strong snow performance is overshadowed by its weaker performance on dry surfaces.

StrongSnow Braking WeakDry BrakingWet HandlingWet CircleNoise WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P2 of 5 Central European Winter Tires Beat 75% of the field

The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

Teknikens Varld 225/50 R17

The Michelin Alpin 6, a Central European non-studded tire, matched Continental's TS870 in most areas. It excelled in wet and dry conditions, showing good stability in the moose test and strong aquaplaning resistance. However, like other tires in its category, it struggled more on ice and snow. The Alpin 6 lost ground in the overall rankings due to higher rolling resistance compared to its main competitor, impacting its fuel efficiency.

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P3 of 12 Beat 82% of the field

2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Michelin Alpin 6 tire demonstrates good overall performance across various driving conditions. On dry roads, it offers good steering feedback and precise handling with adequate safety reserves, though its braking distance is slightly below average. In wet conditions, it excels in braking tests and performs well in aquaplaning resistance and handling. The tire's best performance is on winter roads, with average to above-average results in braking and traction, and very good handling due to its safety reserves and precise control. Ice braking is rated as satisfactory. Environmentally, the Alpin 6 stands out with the highest mileage and lowest wear in the test, as well as good efficiency due to its low weight and fuel consumption. However, it's slightly noisier than average. Overall, the Michelin Alpin 6 is a well-rounded tire with particular strengths in winter conditions and environmental performance.

StrongSnow TractionWearAbrasion WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2023 2 tests
P2 of 16 Beat 93% of the field

2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tire Test

ADAC 205/60 R16

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 performs well on dry roads, offering precise steering and sufficient safety margins, even at the limit. Its braking from 62 mph is slightly above average. On wet surfaces, the tire excels in braking distance measurements but receives only satisfactory ratings in lateral aquaplaning. Handling is nearly rated as good; for better precision, the tire needs to better integrate longitudinal and lateral forces. On winter roads, the ALPIN 6 scores well, with slightly below-average braking and above-average traction measurements. Its handling and ice braking are rated as good. Environmentally, the ALPIN 6 stands out for its above-average wear resistance and low fuel consumption, attributed to its low weight and low rolling resistance. Noise levels are average.

StrongWearAbrasion WeakCurved Aquaplaning WinnerDunlop Winter Sport 5

P2 of 15 Beat 93% of the field

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

ADAC 225/45 R17

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 tire performs well on dry roads, offering good steering feedback and safety reserves. It has an average braking distance but still secures a good rating. In wet conditions, it excels in braking but falls short in transverse aquaplaning and handling, requiring better force distribution for a higher rating. On winter roads, it performs slightly below average in braking but above average in traction, with good handling and ice braking. Environmentally, it stands out for its above-average predicted mileage, low wear, and impressive efficiency due to low tire weight and fuel consumption. Overall, it has a strong environmental performance.

StrongAbrasion WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2022 6 tests
P3 of 17 Beat 81% of the field

2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/60 R16

ADAC 215/60 R16

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 achieves good results in all main criteria and thus secures a good overall grade with the rating "particularly recommended".

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P4 of 15 Beat 79% of the field

2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

ADAC 185/65 R15

The MICHELIN Alpin 6 secured a (still) good rating in all the main tests and thus ultimately a place on the winner's podium and the rating "particularly recommended".

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/45 R17 Tested by Tire Reviews

The Michelin Alpin 6 finished seventh overall. As usual, it was a very good tire in the dry with the shortest dry braking, however its wet and snow performance didn't live up to the usual Michelin brand expectations and it had one of the highest rolling resistances on test. A test to forget for the French manufacturer, especially after the Michelin CrossClimate 2 won the Tire Reviews all season test in the same size and same conditions.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Comfort WeakSnow BrakingNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Good grip on all surfaces. The Michelin Alpin 6 offers very good driving safety and is therefore highly recommended.

StrongSnow TractionSnow HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakDry HandlingSnow Braking WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2021 6 tests
P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2021 AMS Winter Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 195/55 R16

StrongDry Braking WeakSnow Braking WinnerBridgestone Blizzak LM005

2020 6 tests
2019 5 tests
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2019 Auto Center Winter Tire Test

AutoCentrum 205/55 R16

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingSubj. Comfort WeakSnow TractionRolling Resistance WinnerNokian WR Snowproof

P5 of 11 Beat 60% of the field

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

Good

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. Comfort WeakSnow Handling WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance+

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