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Comparison: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (83%). The first tyre test of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter i*cept RS2 W452 is made in Korea 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 (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
87%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Wet Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (92.3%)
Dry Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
79%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Dry Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Best in category: Tristar Snowpower HP (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
82%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Best: Debica Frigo HP2 (97.0%)
Snow Traction
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Best: Debica Frigo HP2 (97.0%)
Snow Handling
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow Circle Cornering
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Best in category: Debica Frigo HP2 (93.3%)
Ice Performance
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (86.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (91.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (88.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
84%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Noise Interior
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (93.0%)
Economy
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
67%
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS2 W452
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (94.3%)
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Mileage
Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Best in category: King Meiler Winter Tact WT81 (92.0%)

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