Michelin Alpin A4 vs Yokohama W Drive V903
The Michelin Alpin A4 and the Yokohama W Drive V903 have met in one independent test so far, and the Alpin A4 finished ahead.
Head to head in 1 test in 2012
Each row is one published test in which both tyres 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 V903 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 European Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | P2 of 16 | P10 of 16 |
Alpin A4 vs W Drive V903: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin A4 or the Yokohama W Drive V903 the better tyre?
The Michelin Alpin A4 and the Yokohama W Drive V903 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 7.5/10 for the W Drive V903.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin A4 92% from 55 reviews and the W Drive V903 81% 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 V903 in 23 (13 to 16 inch). 4 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 V903 C and E.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Alpin A4 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2010, the W Drive V903 in 2009. The Alpin A4 replaced the Michelin Alpin.
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Where this data comes from
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Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.