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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Dunlop (89%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter Sport 5 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
49
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.9
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
191
78

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 76 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry driving behavior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Safety
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Wet braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet circle cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Wet handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Snow
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Snow braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Snow cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Snow traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Snow acceleration
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Snow handling - objective
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Ice
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Exterior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Interior noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Costs
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Price/value
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Rolling resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Fuel efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Fuel Consumption
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Sustainability
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Tyre Weight
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Other
Confidence
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Sustanability
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%

Tread pattern comparison

Dunlop Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 17 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020225/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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