Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Yokohama (43%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin ALPIN 6 and Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906, the rating is the same - 72%. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the BluEarth-Winter V906 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 (83%) of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,3 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 3,0 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,0 |
| Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,5 |
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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 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
| Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2- | 3+ | 3 | ||
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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 Rating: Good | 2,5 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |
| Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,4 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |
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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 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 | 35,9 | 29,2 | |||||
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