Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 77 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Alpin 5 vs Michelin Alpin 6 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Alpin 6 leads, 78–75 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Alpin 6 +476Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 74 Reviews found online 74 79 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
80
Wet
Alpin 6 +686Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 79 89 Reviews found online 83 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 97% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
72
Snow
Alpin 6 +375Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 69 76 Reviews found online 77 73 Snow Braking (% of best) 90% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
73
Comfort
Alpin 6 +1083Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) – 86 Reviews found online 77 79 -
63
Noise
Alpin 5 +261Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 60 58 -
79
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +180Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 80 85 Reviews found online 76 73 -
76
Handling
Alpin 6 +379Why this score
Source Alpin 5 Alpin 6 Reviews found online 76 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin 5 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 78 |
| Dry | 72 | 76 |
| Wet | 80 | 86 |
| Snow | 72 | 75 |
| Comfort | 73 | 83 |
| Noise | 63 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 80 |
| Handling | 76 | 79 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Alpin 5
78
/ 100
Alpin 6
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Alpin 5 | Alpin 6 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +1.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 76% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 90% #9/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −13.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 68% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 46% #11/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | +21.8 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 61% #10/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 72% #15/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −11.0 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/8 · 2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/20 · 2021 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 90% #18/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #13/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −7.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #10/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 97% #11/20 · 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | −2.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 95% #3/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alpin 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep snow and winter conditions
- Outstanding wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- High ride comfort and remarkably low noise levels for a winter tire
Cons
- Soft rubber compound struggles in warm temperatures (above 20°C–25°C), causing cornering smear
- Soft sidewalls reduce precision during aggressive dry handling
- Potential increase in noise and hardening of the rubber compound after 3 years of use
Tire B Alpin 6
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry road grip in cold temperatures
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Impressive tread life and long-term durability
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in deep snow and on ice
- Some reports of sluggish steering feedback or 'soft' sidewall feel
- Higher price point compared to some performance-oriented winter alternatives
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin 5 | B · Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 5
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better comfort, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 83 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 86 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 76 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 75 vs 72 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin 5
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 6
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.