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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Hankook (84%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 82% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Number of tests
31
14
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.4
5.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
77
162

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 37 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
98%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
99%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
98%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
99%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
97%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
97%
Wet safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
99%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
93%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
97%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
93%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
99%
Snow safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
92%
Snow Handling Objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
98%
Ice Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
94%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
94%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
93%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
91%
Fuel Consumption
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Sustainability
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
89%
Tyre Weight
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
99%
Price/value
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Other
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%
Sustanability
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
95%

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin ALPIN 6
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 11 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023205/60 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2022225/45 R19View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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