Comparison: Michelin AGILIS ALPIN vs. Pirelli CARRIER WINTER (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (83%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin AGILIS ALPIN and Pirelli CARRIER WINTER, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin AGILIS ALPIN was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Pirelli CARRIER WINTER first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the AGILIS ALPIN and the CARRIER WINTER were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin AGILIS ALPIN has B wet grip rating, whereas 50% of Pirelli CARRIER WINTER has C rating.