Tests 81 · 19 tests Owners 81 · 35 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Alpin 6 vs Michelin X Ice Snow — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 19 + 13 road tests and 35 + 19 owner reviews. How we score
Alpin 6 is ahead, 80–74
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Tests 70 · 13 tests Owners 79 · 19 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))
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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77
Dry
Alpin 6 +968Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 11 tests 74 65 Reviews found online 82 72 Alpin 6: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 82 = 77
X Ice Snow: 60% × 65.3 + 40% × 72.2 = 68
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89
Wet
Alpin 6 +1871Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 12 tests 90 64 Reviews found online 87 81 Alpin 6: 60% × 90.4 + 40% × 87 = 89
X Ice Snow: 60% × 64.2 + 40% × 80.6 = 71
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75
Snow
X Ice Snow +277Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 12 tests 77 73 Reviews found online 74 82 Alpin 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 73.6 = 75
X Ice Snow: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 77
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84
Comfort
Alpin 6 +381Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 86 82 Reviews found online 82 80 Alpin 6: 40% × 86.4 + 60% × 82 = 84
X Ice Snow: 40% × 82.3 + 60% × 80 = 81
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60
Noise
X Ice Snow +1575Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 8 tests 56 81 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Alpin 6: 60% × 56 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
X Ice Snow: 60% × 81.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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85
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +877Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests 89 ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 80 83 Alpin 6: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 80.1 = 85
X Ice Snow: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 83.2 = 77
No road tests of treadwear for X Ice Snow. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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82
Handling (owners)
Alpin 6 +676Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Reviews found online 82 76 -
63
Efficiency
X Ice Snow +1477Why this score
Source Alpin 6 X Ice Snow Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 6 tests 63 77
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin 6 | Michelin X Ice Snow |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 74 |
| Dry | 77 | 68 |
| Wet | 89 | 71 |
| Snow | 75 | 77 |
| Comfort | 84 | 81 |
| Noise | 60 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 76 |
| Efficiency | 63 | 77 |
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Headline score
80
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Alpin 6
74
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X Ice Snow
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 3 tests that ran both, Michelin Alpin 6 finished ahead 3 times and Michelin X Ice Snow 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Alpin 6 | X Ice Snow | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 92% #4/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 87% #4/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 78% #5/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% #8/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 75% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #7/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | 72% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 81% #10/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 95% #6/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 82% #3/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 88% #10/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Traction | Snow | 91% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Center Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 97% #15/33 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | 69% #6/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #3/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 86% #8/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 70% #6/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 56% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 96% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 97% #7/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 97% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 99% #2/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/8 · 2024 Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #7/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | 97% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 57% #8/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 50% #14/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/15 | #16/15 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B X Ice Snow
Pros
- Exceptional traction and lateral grip in deep snow and slush
- High level of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Average performance and handling on dry or wet pavement
- Increased road noise as the tires wear over time
- Can feel slightly 'twitchy' or less stable at the absolute limit of handling
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin 6 | B · Michelin X Ice Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 42 | 100 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 13″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 26 | 26 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
74
/ 100
Michelin X Ice Snow
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better wet, dry and treadwear. Pick the Michelin X Ice Snow if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 89 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 75 vs 60 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin X Ice Snow scores 77 vs 63 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 77 vs 68 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin 6
Tire B · Michelin X Ice Snow
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Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Which is better in the wet, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin Alpin 6, 89 vs 71 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin Alpin 6, 77 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 77 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 75 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin Alpin 6, 84 vs 81 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin Alpin 6, 85 vs 77 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Alpin 6 or X Ice Snow?
Michelin X Ice Snow, 77 vs 63 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology