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Comparison: Firestone Winterhawk 4 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

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.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (5)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AUTOBILD AUTOBILD
Winter
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Wet Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.1%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
62%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
58%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
79%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Snow Traction
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Snow Handling
Firestone Winterhawk 4
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Snow Circle Cornering
Firestone Winterhawk 4
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
65%
Best: Laufenn I FIT Plus (92.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
83%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Firestone Winterhawk 4
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Winterhawk 4
72%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Best: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Winterhawk 4
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Firestone Winterhawk 4
61%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best in category: Giti Gitiwinter W2 (95.0%)
Economy
Firestone Winterhawk 4
74%
Firestone
Winterhawk 4
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Winterhawk 4
78%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (93.5%)
Mileage
Firestone Winterhawk 4
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (97.3%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (89.5%)

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