Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 (2026)

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 (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 85% compared to 82% 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.