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1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings.
| # | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R15 - R20 | |
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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. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary2. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 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 | ||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 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 | ||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 7.9 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 6.7 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Very good | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | ||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Good | 766 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 770 | ||||||
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