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1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Pirelli (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 60% compared to 57% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 7 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 7
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R16 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 770 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 766 | ||||||
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