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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2 (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Sava (62%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 62% of the Sava Eskimo HP2. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Eskimo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 56% of Sava Eskimo HP2 has C rating. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Number of tests
31
15
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
4.4
15.5
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
77
29

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
62%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Sava Eskimo HP2
66%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Sava Eskimo HP2
60%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Sava Eskimo HP2
59%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Sava Eskimo HP2
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Sava Eskimo HP2
67%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
70%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Sava Eskimo HP2
67%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Sava Eskimo HP2
72%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
77%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Sava Eskimo HP2
87%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Sava Eskimo HP2
81%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Sava Eskimo HP2
67%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Sava Eskimo HP2
74%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
86%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Sava Eskimo HP2
87%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
77%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Sava Eskimo HP2
64%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
82%
Sava
Eskimo HP2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Sava Eskimo HP2
83%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Sava Eskimo HP2
75%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View

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