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.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Michelin ALPIN 7
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
