Michelin Alpin A4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

41

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

10th

Worst Result

Performance Over Time

Test History

6

of 16

2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tire Test

2019
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

Good

3

of 8

2017 AC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2017
Winner: Nokian WR D4

Strong:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

Weak:
Ice Braking, Rolling Resistance

2

of 15

2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2016
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9

5

of 18

2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

2

of 16

2015 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 165/70 R14

2015
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 9

4

of 51

2015 Winter Tire Market Overview

2015
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

5

of 10

2014 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Its days on sale are number (the Michelin Alpin 5 has replaced it), but this winter tire is still well worth considering

4

of 11

2014 AZ Winter Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

A good showing from the Michelin with excellent wet and snow qualities

3

of 14

2014 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 175/65 R14

2014
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

2

of 16

2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

6

of 48

2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview

2014
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

3

of 8

2013 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Michelin Alpin A4 works perfectly with the VW Golf and affords no real weakness: third place overall

2

of 10

2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

2

of 9

2013 Winter Tire Buying Guide

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

1

of 15

2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Shootout

2013

Exemplary

4

of 9

2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

10

of 50

2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking

2013
Winner: Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3

6

of 8

2013 AMS Sports Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Recommended

4

of 17

2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/60 R15

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Good

3

of 15

2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Good

3

of 9

2013 ACE Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Recommended

1

of 13

2012 European Tire Test - 165/70 R14

2012

2

of 9

2012 EVO Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

3

of 15

2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Exemplary

4

of 8

2012 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

2

of 16

2012 European Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

4

of 9

2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

5

of 8

2012 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

The Michelin Alpin A4 is a good all rounder with predictable handling

7

of 43

2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test

2012
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

3

of 5

2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Nokian WR D3

Perhaps the sportiest tire on test, the Michelin Alpin A4 wins the wet tests and only trails the leading dry tire by 1 point. Unfortunately it seems the sporty characteristics in the dry and wet le...

5

of 14

2011 European Winter Tire Test - 195/65 R15

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

Very balanced tire, good on snow, good in the wet, good on dry roads, top marks for wear

2

of 10

2011 EVO Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Best on-road feel and consistently good in the tests gives the Michelin Alpin A4 a strong second.

4

of 9

2011 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Good in the snow and the wet, the dry performance lacks a little

1

of 12

2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2011

7

of 8

2011 ACE Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

While the Michelin Alpin A4 finished 7th, there was no single area the tire was weak in. The position was more a reflection of how far the competition had come with their new patterns.

5

of 5

2011 Winter Tire Buying Guide

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

While not the sportiest winter tire on the market, the Alpin A4 is a solid all round performer and perfectly suited to family cars. Its dry bias ensure it works well in the UK climate.

7

of 14

2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

The Michelin Alpine A4 shows a good all round performance.

2

of 10

2010 AMS Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

6

of 12

2010 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

Good.

1

of 10

2010 European Winter Tire Test

2010

7

of 13

2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830

The new Michelin Aplin A4 offers a more dry bias setup, not excelling in the snow or wet test tests but scoring well in the dry. One of the lowest rolling resistances tires on test