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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 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 (89%) than Hankook (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 81% of the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 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 7 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 7 is made - Spain/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Wet Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
69%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
76%
Wet Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
76%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin ALPIN 7
82%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
94%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
96%
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ (89.7%)
Dry Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
73%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
85%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Dry Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
70%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
70%
Dry Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
86%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
83%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin ALPIN 7
67%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
100%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (92.8%)
Snow Performance
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
77%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Snow Braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
79%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
79%
Snow Traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
79%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
79%
Snow Handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
66%
Best: Michelin Alpin 7 (98.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
84%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (90.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
70%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Noise Exterior
Michelin ALPIN 7
76%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
76%
Ride Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
63%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (90.7%)
Economy
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
64%
Hankook
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Rolling Resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
91%
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
64%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P (91.0%)

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