Name: Michelin ALPIN 6 205/60 R16
Brand: Michelin
Rating: 63 (31 reviews)

205/60 R16 Michelin ALPIN 6 variants

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Michelin ALPIN 6 is a winter tyre made in total of 76 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/60 R16 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and -10mm narrower than the widest one (195). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 123mm sidewall height. In 205/60 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Michelin ALPIN 6 - "T","H", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210 km/h. In 205/60 R16, ALPIN 6 usually competes against Polaris 5, which is a tyre from Barum with a rating of 63%, compared to 63% of the Michelin in question. Latest test in 205/60 R16 was held by ADAC in 2023, where ALPIN 6 received rating "Good" and finished on the 2. place. It was tested on a VW T-Roc.

205/60 R16 92 T

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205/60 R16 92 H

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205/60 R16 96 H

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Michelin ALPIN 6 is made in 76 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 195/55 R20.

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Barum better at:

• Interior noise
• Exterior noise
• Dry handling

Barum worse at:

• Comfort
• Wet handling
• Wet braking

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

3.2/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Fulda better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross

Fulda worse at:

• Wet handling
• Wet braking
• Wet circle cornering

£79

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W462 Winter i*cept RS3

R14 - R17

4.05/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Hankook better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry handling

Hankook worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Snow traction

£90

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Interior noise
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Snow traction
• Dry braking

£112

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Alpin 7

R15 - R20

4.15/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin worse at:

• Wet braking

£107

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Dunlop better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow handling

Dunlop worse at:

• Dry braking
• Exterior noise
• Dry handling

£129

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Kleber better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow handling

Kleber worse at:

• Dry handling
• Wet handling
• Comfort

£103

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Speed-Grip 5

R14 - R21

3.9/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Semperit better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Semperit worse at:

• Wet handling
• Snow traction
• Wet braking

£74

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WINTER

R15 - R21

4.65/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Dunlop better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Comfort

Dunlop worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

£83

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.95/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

Uniroyal better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross

Uniroyal worse at:

• Wet handling
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

£88

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UltraGrip Performance 3

R14 - R22

4.75/5

Comparison with Michelin ALPIN 6:

GoodYear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Interior noise

GoodYear worse at:

• Comfort

£134

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Michelin ALPIN 6 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/60 R16)

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #5 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Michelin ALPIN 6	36.2	29.7
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #3 of 12

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Michelin ALPIN 6	2.7	2.5	2.2	2.6	3.4	2.2	2.1
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #5 of 20

The Michelin Alpin 6 secured the 5th position out of 20 competitors with an "Exemplary" final rating. This premium winter tire impressed with its well-rounded performance in all weather conditions, excelling particularly in mileage. It offers very high durability and low rolling resistance, along with good comfort. However, it was noted for having a high price level.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin ALPIN 6	2	2	2	2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16
good
Ranked #2 of 16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Michelin ALPIN 6	2	2.3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Michelin ALPIN 6	2	2	2+	2-	1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #12 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Michelin ALPIN 6	34,9	29,1
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16
good
Ranked #2 of 15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,3	2,0	1,8	2,1	2,5	1,0	1,8
Michelin ALPIN 6	2,0	2,5	2,1	2,2	2,6	1,5	2,1
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Source: www.adac.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #4 of 9

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Michelin ALPIN 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #6 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	101,1	103,4	102,8	100
Michelin ALPIN 6	98,66	97,4	99,2	99,4
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Source: www.autoklubcr.cz

Használtautó.hu Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #13 of 16

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on ice
Best values in test	13,9	14,8	16,4
Michelin ALPIN 6	15,7	15,5	31,2
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Source: www.autonavigator.hu

205/60 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5	73.8% 87.1% 87.8% 80.9%			Premium	£116 96 H
2.	Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P	83.2% 77.8% 82.7% 80.3%			Premium	£94 92 H + 1
3.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%		Használtautó.hu 2020	Premium
4.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Premium	£112 92 H + 2
5.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9	90.4% 79.1% 82.8% 74.5%		Használtautó.hu 2020	Premium
6.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£92 92 T + 2
7.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%		ADAC 2018	Premium	£111 92 T + 4
8.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%		Die Reifentester 2025	Premium
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2023	ADAC 2018	Premium	£95 92 H + 3
10.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Premium
11.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%		Autoexpress 2016	Premium	£91 92 H + 2
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£103 92 T + 2
13.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	ADAC 2023	AUTOBILD 2024	Upper-middle	£90 92 H + 3
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium	£107 92 H + 7
15.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	87% 82.5% 78% 77.5%		Autobild 2021	Premium
16.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%		ADAC 2018	Upper-middle
17.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%		Autozeitung 2014	Premium
18.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£86 92 H + 3
19.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£74 92 H + 2
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%		GTÜ 2016	Premium	£110 92 H + 10
21.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£75 0 H
22.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%		AUTOBILD 2024	Lowcost	£74 92 H + 1
23.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£141 92 H + 2
24.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£78 92 H + 1
25.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle
26.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%		Autobild 2021	Upper-middle	£96 0 H
27.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£132 96 H + 1
28.	Continental VanContact Winter	94.2% 85.1% 61.8%		ADAC 2019	Premium	£218 100 T
29.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£70 92 H + 1
30.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%		ADAC 2018	Lowcost
31.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%		Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
32.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Autobild 2024	Premium	£88 41 IKAIO + 10
33.	Yokohama W.drive V905! Newer model available: Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	70.9% 76% 93.1% 60.4%		Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
34.	Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52	68.1% 79% 74.8% 71.4%		ADAC 2018	Upper-middle
35.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%		Autobild 2021	Lowcost	£99 92 H
36.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%		Autoklub ČR 2020	Lowcost	£75 96 H
37.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32			ACE 2014	Premium	£120 92 H + 2
38.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	ADAC 2023	Autobild 2021	Lowcost
39.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449			Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
40.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%		ADAC 2018	Upper-middle	£130 92 H + 3
41.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%		Autobild 2016	Upper-middle
42.	Semperit Master-Grip 2	78.1% 91.1% 69.1%			Lowcost
43.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
44.	Kormoran SNOW			Autobild 2021	Lowcost
45.	Fortune Fsr901				Lowcost
46.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%		Autobild 2016	Lowcost
47.	Kormoran SNOWPRO B2				Lowcost

205/60 R16 92 T

205/60 R16 92 H

205/60 R16 96 H

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