Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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Sizes
Michelin ALPIN 6 is made in 72 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 195/55 R20.
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Michelin ALPIN 6 is ranked #72 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autoexpress 2023, ADAC 2023, and other organizations. Michelin ALPIN 6 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from France. However, this particular model is made in Spain/Germany. It is made in total of 72 sizes, 185/65 R15 being the smallest and 195/55 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 27 times, first test was carried in 2019. Michelin ALPIN 6 replaced an older model - Michelin Alpin 5. This model received the best possible rating in 6 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has "B" wet grip rating and most (74%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Michelin ALPIN 6 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 84% of them produce 69db noise, which result in "a" rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 7.45 mm in 195/55 R16. However, this can vary depending on the dimension (8.0 mm - 225/45 R17). It can be compared to ALPIN 5, which is a tyre from Michelin (France) and has a rating of 50%, compared to 72% of the Michelin in question.
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Timeline
2018
Michelin ALPIN 6 was launched and replaced Michelin Alpin 5.
2019
Michelin ALPIN 6 was tested 3x (Automotorsport,...)
2020
Michelin ALPIN 6 was tested 7x (ADAC,...)
2021
Michelin ALPIN 6 was tested 6x (AutoMotorSport,...)
2022
Michelin ALPIN 6 was tested 8x (ADAC,...) and won the Autobild 215/55 R17 test.
2023
Michelin ALPIN 6 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Michelin ALPIN 6 in tyre tests
Introducing the test results of the premium segment Michelin Alpin 6 tyres, which have demonstrated excellent performance with an overall rating of 89%. The tyre participated in various winter tyre tests conducted by multiple organizations including ADAC, Tyre Reviews, Autobild, Autoexpress, and AutoMotorSport, among others.
The Michelin Alpin 6 consistently ranked at the upper end of different tyre tests, achieving first place in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 with remarkable values in dry braking and mileage. Additionally, the tyre was recognized for best values in the "Snow traction" category in the Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022, "Aquaplaning - cross" and "Snow traction" categories in the Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022, "Dry driving behavior" and "Safety" categories in the ADAC Winter tyre test 2021, among others.
Despite not being ranked first in every test, Michelin Alpin 6 performed exceptionally well in various dimensions such as dry and wet handling, snow traction, and comfort. Its consistent performance across the test categories speaks to the quality of this premium tyre.
In conclusion, the Michelin Alpin 6 tyres exhibit outstanding performance and reliability in different winter conditions, making them a top choice for drivers seeking a premium and safe tyre for winter driving.
All tyre tests where Michelin ALPIN 6 was featured:
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2 | 2.3 | |||||
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| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 1,8 | 2,3 | |||||
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Ranked #6 of 6
| Name | Points total |
|---|---|
| Best values in test | 100 |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 98.5 |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 103,6 | 108,3 | 100,2 | 102,1 | |||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 101,5 | 105,2 | 97,7 | 100,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 147 | 143 | 147 | ||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 130 | 119 | 134 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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Ranked #7 of 9
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Ranked #3 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 |
| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1102 | 301,21 | 501,21 | 202,4 | 109,6 | ||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 1050 | 283,86 | 480,06 | 194,2 | 91,6 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 8,7 | 9,6 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 7,7 | 7,2 | 9,3 | 7,0 | 6 | 9 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2,5 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 100 | |||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 98,66 | 97,4 | 99,2 | 99,4 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 15,7 | 15,5 | 31,2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 8,2 | 8,7 | 6,9 | 9 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2,0 | 2,5 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 67 | 48 | 60 | 18 | 9 | |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 185 | 67 | 46 | 45 | 16 | 4 | |
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 101,6 | 299,9 | 299,9 | 100 | 101,1 | 100,7 | |
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 98,4 | 291,9 | 295,4 | 96,2 | 87,6 | 98,8 | |
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | ||||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 7,9 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 | 30,4 | 24,7 | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (6x) | 85% (10x) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good | Highly recommended | Exemplary | Good | Recommended |
| 1x | 1x | 4x | 9x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 88% (5x) | 93.3% (9x) |
Ratings x Width
| 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 90% (3x) | 90% (3x) | 93.6% (7x) |
FAQ
Where is Michelin ALPIN 6 made?
Michelin ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.