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.

#	Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 /0%	Michelin ALPIN 6 /63%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

/0%

Michelin ALPIN 6

/63%

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Dimensions

R16 - R21

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 25

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

76%

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 92%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 87%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

80%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

75%

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 76%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 71%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 66%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

71%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 75%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 75%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 70%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 75%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 63%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

82%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

73%

Exterior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 74%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

68%

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 79%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

66%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2,9	3,3	1,6	3,0	3,6	2,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,1	2,4	2,2	3,1	1,5
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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	1013	262,15	448,85	202,4	100
Michelin Alpin 6	1050	283,86	480,06	194,2	91,6
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