Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Firestone (50%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 72% compared to 69% of the Firestone Winterhawk 4. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Firestone Winterhawk 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/60 R16 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Winterhawk 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Winterhawk 4 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and Winterhawk 4 is made in Italy.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Firestone Winterhawk 4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Firestone Winterhawk 4 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2 | 2.1 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2 | 2.3 | |||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Good | 3 | 2.3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 36 | 26,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 3+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,0 | 3,2 | 2,2 | 2,1 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 3+ | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 3,3 | 1,9 | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 33,5 | 28,6 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 15,7 | 15,5 | 31,2 | ||||
| Firestone Winterhawk 4 | 14,4 | 15,9 | 25,3 | ||||
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