Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Pirelli (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 67% compared to 59% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Cinturato Winter 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 /59%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Michelin ALPIN 6

/67%

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

/59%

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1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 33

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 18x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 13.

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 6.67

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2024

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

87%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

81%

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 86%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 83%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 86%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

Snow cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

77%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 75%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 82%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

81%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 83%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 81%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 89%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 89%

Wet circle cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 B

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

81%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Exterior noise

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 79%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 60%

Interior noise

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 100%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 97%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

75%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

65%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 74%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 72%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 64%

Price/value

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 58%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 58%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85.7%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2+	2-	3	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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: -	339
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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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Sufficient	2.5	2.5	3.9	3.5	3.0	2.5	2.7
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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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	35.6	30.2
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2,2	3,3
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Tyre Reviews Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name
Michelin Alpin 6
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Recommended
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Michelin Alpin 6	101,5	105,2	97,7	100,5
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	99,6	102,8	98,1	97,7
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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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	34,6	26,4
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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
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	98.6
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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+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
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Autozeitung Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	147	143	147
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Highly recommended	130	119	134
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	112	120	105
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