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Michelin Alpin 6 vs Vredestein Snowtrac 5 — 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 + 2 road tests and 35 + 6 owner reviews. How we score

Alpin 6 is ahead, 80–70

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Michelin Alpin 6
Tire AMichelin

Alpin 6

Winter

± 4

Tests 81 · 19 tests Owners 81 · 35 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (wear)

Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Tire BVredestein

Snowtrac 5

Winter

± 8

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 75 · 6 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 11 in 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Alpin 6 +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 2 tests7474
    Reviews found online8274

    Alpin 6: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 82 = 77

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.3 = 74

  2. 89

    Wet

    Alpin 6 +17
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests9067
    Reviews found online8779

    Alpin 6: 60% × 90.4 + 40% × 87 = 89

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 66.6 + 40% × 79.4 = 72

  3. 75

    Snow

    Alpin 6 +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 2 tests7770
    Reviews found online7475

    Alpin 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 73.6 = 75

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 70 + 40% × 75.3 = 72

  4. 84

    Comfort

    Alpin 6 +12
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests86≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online8273

    Alpin 6: 40% × 86.4 + 60% × 82 = 84

    Snowtrac 5: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 73.3 = 72

    No road tests of comfort for Snowtrac 5. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 60

    Noise

    Snowtrac 5 +2
    62
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 2 tests5659
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    Alpin 6: 60% × 56 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 59.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 62

    No owner ratings of noise for Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5. 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.

  6. 85

    Treadwear

    Alpin 6 +24
    61
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests8955
    Reviews found online8070

    Alpin 6: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 80.1 = 85

    Snowtrac 5: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 70 = 61

  7. 82

    Handling (owners)

    Alpin 6 +8
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Reviews found online8274
  8. 63

    Efficiency

    Snowtrac 5 +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 6Snowtrac 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 2 tests6372
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Alpin 6Vredestein Snowtrac 5
Relative Score 80 70
Dry 77 74
Wet 89 72
Snow 75 72
Comfort 84 72
Noise 60 62
Treadwear 85 61
Handling (owners) 82 74
Efficiency 63 72

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Alpin 6

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Snowtrac 5

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.

DisciplineCategoryAlpin 6Snowtrac 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #7/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 98% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 99% #4/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% #8/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 90% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% #7/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test 90% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 97% #14/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 97% #15/33 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test 97% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #3/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 98% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 96% #16/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 100% #1/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test 46% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test 83% #9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 57% #8/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test 74% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #12/20 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test #19/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 64% #18/20 · 2024 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 50% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/15 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 #8/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

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
All owner themes in the Alpin 6 review

Tire B Snowtrac 5

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces
  • Strong performance and stability in wet road conditions
  • Low road noise levels across various surface types

Cons

  • Limited long-term data regarding tread wear longevity
  • Perceived as expensive by some users depending on the specific vehicle application
  • Inconsistent availability compared to major market leaders
All owner themes in the Snowtrac 5 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Alpin 6 B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4220
Rim diameters15″ – 20″13″ – 16″
Sizes in common66

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Alpin 6

Vredestein Snowtrac 5

Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Pick the Vredestein Snowtrac 5 if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Michelin Alpin 6 scores 85 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Alpin 6 scores 89 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin 6 scores 84 vs 72 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Vredestein Snowtrac 5 scores 72 vs 63 on efficiency.

Tire A · Michelin Alpin 6
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Tire B · Vredestein Snowtrac 5
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Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Which is better in the wet, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Michelin Alpin 6, 89 vs 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Michelin Alpin 6, 77 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Michelin Alpin 6, 75 vs 72 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Neither, by our numbers: 60 vs 62 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Michelin Alpin 6, 84 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Michelin Alpin 6, 85 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Alpin 6 or Snowtrac 5?

Vredestein Snowtrac 5, 72 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