In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (56%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 56% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Firestone Winterhawk 4 was done in 2020, 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 Winterhawk 4 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Winterhawk 4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 5 tests
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
Firestone Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
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