Tests 69 · 1 test Owners 72 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Pirelli P Zero Winter vs Michelin Alpin 6 — 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 1 + 19 road tests and 9 + 35 owner reviews. How we score
Alpin 6 is ahead, 80–70
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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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67
Dry
Alpin 6 +1077Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 15 tests 68 74 Reviews found online 65 82 P Zero Winter: 60% × 68.2 + 40% × 65.2 = 67
Alpin 6: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 82 = 77
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74
Wet
Alpin 6 +1589Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 19 tests 75 90 Reviews found online 74 87 P Zero Winter: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 74.3 = 74
Alpin 6: 60% × 90.4 + 40% × 87 = 89
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69
Snow
Alpin 6 +675Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 19 tests 65 77 Reviews found online 74 74 P Zero Winter: 60% × 64.7 + 40% × 74.2 = 69
Alpin 6: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 73.6 = 75
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71
Comfort
Alpin 6 +1384Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 86 Reviews found online 71 82 P Zero Winter: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 71.2 = 71
Alpin 6: 40% × 86.4 + 60% × 82 = 84
No road tests of comfort for P Zero Winter. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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69
Noise
P Zero Winter +960Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 13 tests 70 56 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) P Zero Winter: 60% × 70 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
Alpin 6: 60% × 56 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for P Zero Winter or Alpin 6. 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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71
Treadwear
Alpin 6 +1485Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 89 Reviews found online 75 80 P Zero Winter: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 74.6 = 71
Alpin 6: 60% × 88.6 + 40% × 80.1 = 85
No road tests of treadwear for P Zero Winter. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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67
Handling (owners)
Alpin 6 +1582Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Reviews found online 67 82 -
66
Efficiency
P Zero Winter +363Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Alpin 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 15 tests 66 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli P Zero Winter | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 80 |
| Dry | 67 | 77 |
| Wet | 74 | 89 |
| Snow | 69 | 75 |
| Comfort | 71 | 84 |
| Noise | 69 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 82 |
| Efficiency | 66 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
70
/ 100
P Zero Winter
80
/ 100
Alpin 6
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.
| Discipline | Category | P Zero Winter | Alpin 6 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 95% #7/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 91% #8/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 96% #7/55 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 97% #15/33 · 2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 91% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 81% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/12 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | #9/15 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A P Zero Winter
Pros
- Excellent snow and ice traction with confident handling in deep snow
- Superior ride comfort and noise control compared to other winter and run-flat options
- Strong dry and lateral grip for spirited driving on sports cars and sedans
Cons
- Unpredictable or lower grip limits in dry and damp conditions for some sports car drivers
- Abysmal wet braking performance reported by select high-performance vehicle users
- Handling and overall performance can be disappointing when mismatched with heavy SUVs or high-torque applications
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 · Pirelli P Zero Winter | B · Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 42 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 23″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 0 | 0 |
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Winter
80
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 6
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6 — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli P Zero Winter if noise and efficiency matter most to you. Pirelli P Zero Winter rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 89 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 82 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 85 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 6 scores 84 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli P Zero Winter
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 6
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P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Which is better in the wet, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 89 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 77 vs 67 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 75 vs 69 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Pirelli P Zero Winter, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 84 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Michelin Alpin 6, 85 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, P Zero Winter or Alpin 6?
Pirelli P Zero Winter, 66 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