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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Riken Suv Snow (2026)

Michelin ALPIN 7Premium
MichelinMichelin

ALPIN 7

8.5
R15 – R20
VS
Riken Suv Snow
RikenRiken

Suv Snow

R16 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Riken). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Riken (26%). Important for this comparison is also the Autozurnal 2025 215/65 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the Suv Snow were tested. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Riken
Suv Snow
Number of tests
6
—
Best position
#1
—
Average position
3.7
—
Latest test
2025
—
Available sizes
64
—

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Riken Suv Snow
96%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
95%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Riken Suv Snow
96%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
97%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
91%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
97%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
95%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Riken Suv Snow
96%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Riken Suv Snow
97%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
99%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Riken Suv Snow
93%
Snow acceleration
Michelin ALPIN 7
94%
Riken Suv Snow
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Riken Suv Snow
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Riken Suv Snow
95%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Riken Suv Snow
95%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
98%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Riken Suv Snow
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozurnalAutozurnal
Winter
2025215/65 R17View

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