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1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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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.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 7
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R14 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Highly recommended2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Very good | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | ||
| Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 Rating: Very good | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7.3 | ||
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