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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Eskimo HP2 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Sava Eskimo HP2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 41 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry driving behavior
Sava Eskimo HP2
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Safety
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Sava Eskimo HP2
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Sava Eskimo HP2
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Wet braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet circle cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Wet handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Snow
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Snow braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Snow handling
Sava Eskimo HP2
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Snow traction
Sava Eskimo HP2
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Snow cornering
Sava Eskimo HP2
94%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Ice
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Ice braking
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Ice lateral guidance
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Exterior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Interior noise
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Comfort
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Costs
Confidence
Sava Eskimo HP2
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Fuel efficiency
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Mileage
Sava Eskimo HP2
96%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Price/value
Sava Eskimo HP2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Rolling resistance
Sava Eskimo HP2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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