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Comparison: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Dunlop (88%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter Sport 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 63% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was done in 2015, 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 Winter Sport 5 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 59% of Dunlop Winter Sport 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (11)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 11 tests

Wet Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Best: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.5%)
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (91.4%)
Ice Performance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
82%
Dunlop
Winter Sport 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Fuel Efficiency
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Best in category: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 (92.0%)

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