Michelin Alpin 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

30

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

12th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

5
of 23
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Michelin Alpin 6 showcases why it's a premium tyre with its balanced performance across all weather conditions. It stands out with very high mileage, low rolling resistance, and good comfort, m...
Strong:
Wear
6
of 10
2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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 bump...
Strong:
Snow Braking
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Price, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
2
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Michelin Alpin 6, a Central European non-studded tyre, matched Continental's TS870 in most areas. It excelled in wet and dry conditions, showing good stability in the moose test and strong aqua...
3
of 12
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Michelin Alpin 6 tyre demonstrates good overall performance across various driving conditions. On dry roads, it offers good steering feedback and precise handling with adequate safety reserves,...
Strong:
Snow Traction, Abrasion, Wear
5
of 55
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

2
of 16
2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 performs well on dry roads, offering precise steering and sufficient safety margins, even at the limit. Its braking from 100 km/h is slightly above average. On wet surfaces, th...
Strong:
Abrasion, Wear
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
2
of 15
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 tyre 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 ...
Strong:
Abrasion
Weak:
Price
1
of 22
Strong:
Wear
Weak:
Price
3
of 57
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

4
of 15
2022 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

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".
3
of 17
2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The MICHELIN ALPIN 6 achieves good results in all main criteria and thus secures a good overall grade with the rating "particularly recommended".
7
of 9
2022/23 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The Michelin Alpin 6 finished seventh overall. As usual, it was a very good tyre in the dry with the shortest dry braking, however its wet and snow performance didn't live up to the usual Michelin ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Rolling Resistance
3
of 8
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Good grip on all surfaces. The Michelin Alpin 6 offers very good driving safety and is therefore highly recommended.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Price
4
of 8
2021 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2
of 22
2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Strong:
Snow Traction, Wear
Weak:
Price
5
of 10
2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Snow Braking, Price
3
of 16
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2

12
of 49
2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

2
of 19
The Best Winter Tyres for 2020

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

5
of 14
2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Subj. Comfort
Weak:
Price
3
of 9
2020 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

5
of 9
2020 ACE Winter Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Recommended.
3
of 11
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Excellent.
Weak:
Noise, Price
2
of 15
2020 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

3
of 10
2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WR Snowproof

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Wet Braking
Weak:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
3
of 12
2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

3
of 21
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Exemplary
Strong:
Wear, Wet Braking
Weak:
Price
3
of 47
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Wet Braking
5
of 11
2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Good
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Handling, Price