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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 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 Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 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 Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy 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 (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
TÜV TÜV
Winter
2021 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Winter
2019 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.3%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Best: Giti GitiWinter W1 (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S954 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (98.0%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
68%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.0%)
Ice Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (100.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof P (100.0%)

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