Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

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 (91%) than Pirelli (83%). 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 - 67% 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.