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Comparison: Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Yokohama (50%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 62% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the BluEarth-Winter V906 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Mutual tests overview

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

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 215/60 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
68%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Wet Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
73%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
62%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (90.2%)
Dry Performance
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
83%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Dry Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Response 2 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
66%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Snow Traction
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
70%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Snow Handling
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Snow Circle Cornering
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
59%
Michelin ALPIN 6
67%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (94.7%)
Ice Performance
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
80%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian WR Snowproof (91.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
75%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (84.0%)
Economy
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
51%
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (91.0%)
Mileage
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
46%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (89.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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