Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 has a better rating of 78% compared to 67% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the W462 Winter i*cept RS3 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 (100%) of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 /78%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Michelin ALPIN 6

/67%

Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3

/78%

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 78

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 12x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 3.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 14.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 5.92

Year of the last test

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 2024

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Highly recommended

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Good

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

84%

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

84%

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 85%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 81%

Snow handling

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 82%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

Snow cornering

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

83%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 77%

Dry handling

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

85%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 77%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 93%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

Wet handling

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 87%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 79%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

77%

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

77%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 65%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 65%

Interior noise

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 98%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 97%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 77%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

77%

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

77%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 80%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 79%

Price/value

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 73%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 58%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 C

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85.7%

Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3

0%

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2	2
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Good*	2	2	2	2-
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Points total
Best values in test	392
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: -	356
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Recommended*	369
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2.7	2.5	2.2	2.6	3.4	2.2	2.1
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Satisfactory*	2.9	2.8	2.8	2.6	3.0	2.4	2.5
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Michelin Alpin 6	36.2	29.7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	37.8	29.1
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 205/60 R16

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	2	2.1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2	2.3
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Good*	2.8	2.2
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good	1,8	2,3
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Satisfactory*	2,4	2,7
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Highly recommended*
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Michelin Alpin 6	34,1	26,4
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	35,3	26,6
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R19

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Michelin Alpin 6	98.5
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	98.9
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3 Rating: Good*	2+	2	2	3+
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