Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs Michelin Alpin 6
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been twenty tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | three | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 | sixteen | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Michelin Alpin 6 is better than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding snow performance (regularly wins snow braking/handling/traction)
- Low rolling resistance and good fuel economy
- Strong aquaplaning resistance, especially curved
- Often lower purchase price and solid value
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances
- Very high mileage with low wear/abrasion
- Balanced, precise handling with good comfort
- Strong environmental credentials and all-round performance
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.29% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.37% faster around a lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scored 28.57% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during eleven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.79% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.82% less distance than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.25% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 37.5% more points than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.95% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 floated at a 1.09% higher speed than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 slipped out at a 7.06% higher speed than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during eleven snow braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 3.03% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had 0.94% better snow traction than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during five snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 0.95% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 scored 12.5% more points than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was 3.1% faster through a slalom than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Snow Slalom: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 stopped the vehicle 0.35% shorter than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 10% more points than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six noise tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 measured 1.11% quieter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Noise: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six wear tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 is predicted to cover 10.27% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 proved to have a 2.05% better value based on price/1000km than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Value: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Price
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during six price tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 cost 8.71% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Price: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 had a 2.63% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 used 2.51% less fuel than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop Winter Sport 5
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 18.97% less particle wear matter than the Dunlop Winter Sport 5.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 for outstanding snow and ice traction, strong wet grip in cold conditions, predictable handling, good comfort/low noise (for a winter tyre), and excellent tread life. A minority report softer sidewalls and reduced dry performance or understeer as temperatures rise, with a few notes on noise increase over time and isolated quality/balance issues. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with most buyers willing to repurchase.
Based on 43 reviews with an average rating of 84%
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 tyre that excels in wet/dry but can be inconsistent on deep snow/ice.
Based on 34 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
Key Differences
- Wet safety: Alpin 6 frequently brakes 3-7% shorter in wet tests; Dunlop can be average in wet handling
- Snow capability: Winter Sport 5 leads most snow categories (braking/handling/traction) by small but repeatable margins
- Longevity: Alpin 6 typically delivers 9-30% higher predicted tread life and lower abrasion
- Efficiency: Dunlop often posts lower rolling resistance and marginally better fuel use
- Noise/comfort: Michelin generally quieter and more comfortable; Dunlop can be noisier
- Value profile: Dunlop is cheaper to buy; Michelin's higher price offsets with longer life and balanced grip
Similar Comparisons
Looking for more tyre comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tyres:
Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre 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 tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre 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 tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.