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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS01

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Falken (58%). The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS01 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the EuroWinter HS01 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Falken EuroWinter HS01 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and EuroWinter HS01 is made in Turkey.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (9)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
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 195/65 R15 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Winter
2019 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
76%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
68%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (92.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
79%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
75%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
57%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
65%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S954 (100.0%)
Best in category: Tristar Snowpower HP (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
79%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
68%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
72%
Best: Laufenn I FIT Plus (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
70%
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (91.9%)
Ice Performance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
81%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
79%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
81%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
80%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 W320 (95.0%)
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Falken EuroWinter HS01
69%
Falken
EuroWinter HS01
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
51%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
78%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Falken EuroWinter HS01
77%
Best in category: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (100.0%)

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