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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Michelin ALPIN 7Premium
MichelinMichelin

ALPIN 7

8.3
R15 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than CST (53%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
2
6
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
21.5
3.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
264
63

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Dry
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Costs
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%

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