Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 67% of the Vredestein Wintrac. The first tyre test of Vredestein Wintrac was done in 2021, 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 Wintrac and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac is made in Hungary and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.