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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive SUV vs. Michelin ALPIN 7 (2026)

Ceat WinterDrive SUVBudget
CeatCeat

WinterDrive SUV

8.0
R16 – R18
VS
Michelin ALPIN 7Premium
MichelinMichelin

ALPIN 7

8.5
R15 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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UltraGrip Performance 3 Advantage SUV All Season Blizzak 6
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Ceat (74%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 85% compared to 80% of the Ceat WinterDrive SUV. Important for this comparison is also the Autozurnal 2025 215/65 R17 test, where both the WinterDrive SUV and the ALPIN 7 were tested.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
1
6
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.0
3.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
10
64

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
88%
Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Wet Braking
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
92%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Wet Handling
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
68%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
90%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
96%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
89%
Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin ALPIN 7
94%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Dry Braking
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
92%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Dry Handling
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
85%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
95%
Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Snow Braking
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Snow Traction
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
98%
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Snow Handling
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
93%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
96%
Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Noise Exterior
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
96%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Economy
Confidence
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
94%
Ceat
WinterDrive SUV
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Rolling Resistance
Ceat WinterDrive SUV
94%
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozurnalAutozurnal
Winter
2025215/65 R17View

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