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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2021 195/55 R16 View
Autoexpress Autoexpress
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
65%
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (94.0%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (92.3%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
90%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (100.0%)
Snow Traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Best in category: BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 (100.0%)
Ice Performance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (86.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (91.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Observe S944 (88.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
83%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (96.7%)
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
71%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
65%
Michelin ALPIN 6
68%
Fuel Efficiency
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.5%)

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