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We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Michelin Alpin 6. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

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– The tire offered a comfortable and quiet ride, according to the reviewers.
– The happy drivers said that these tires performed very well in a variety of conditions, including snow/slush, wet and dry conditions.
– Most owners agreed that the tires were good value for money.
– The users appreciated the excellent braking performance of this tire.
– According to some user reviews, the tire is durable.

Reasons not to buy

– The tire is quite expensive, according to the reviewers.
– Some users were disgruntled by the noise that was produced by the tire.

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Michelin Alpin 6



Manufacturer's description

Safe when new, safe when worn, in severe winter conditions.

  • With cutting-edge MICHELIN EVERGRIP TECHNOLOGIES, optimal Safety and Control on snow, even when worn
  • Evolutive tread pattern: grooves emerge and widen as the tyre wears
  • Multi-layer tread compound: our latest generation of compound with high winter performance

Notable Features

Michelin Alpin 6 (A6 for short) is an European-type studless winter tire, presented in March 2018, designed to be used in mild weather conditions. It is characterized by dependable grip and efficient snow braking, stable and crisp steering response on wet pavement, smooth and noiseless ride, and an ability to optimize fuel consumption by the vehicle.

The Michelin Alpin 6 came to replace the 2014 model Alpin 5. Four years’ work on creating the sixth generation of this popular winter tire line resulted in a number of innovations aimed at offsetting the achievements of such direct rivals as Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental, Bridgestone, and Pirelli. Michelin Alpin 6 tread design (closeup) Over the recent years, the engineers of this French tire maker have been consistently focusing not only on the longevity of their models but, even more importantly, on the longevity of their performance. Therefore, the company makes every effort to highlight the efficiency of using its tires in a worn condition. The EverGrip technology Do you remember the EverGrip technology, which is already successfully used in such models as Michelin Premier A/S, Michelin Premier LTX, and Michelin CrossClimate Plus? It is this technology that is the cornerstone of the dependable grip ensured by the Michelin A6 on winter roads. The revolutionary EverGrip technology is about expanding rain grooves positioned around the circumference of the tire with a special geometric shape that gets wider as the tread wears. This helps maintain the amount of water that the tire can channel away even as these rain grooves lose depth. The result of the EverGrip technology in action One must note that the developers got so much into optimizing the tread pattern of the tire that at first sight it does not even look like it belongs to the Alpin line. What is more prominent is similarity with another new model 2018, Michelin Agilis CrossClimate, with which the Michelin Alpin 6 is tied not only by visual likeness, but also by technological solutions. Specifically, both models feature identical tread wear indicators. Worn and new Alpin 6 tires The numerous sipes in the central section of the tread optimize the longitudinal and traversal traction, while the large blocks on the shoulder areas facilitate high-speed maneuvering.

The rubber compound of the friction tire Michelin Alpin A6, which, besides silica, includes special softeners and functional polymers, improves not only the snow traction and the tire’s grip on wet and dry pavements, but also fuel efficiency and resistance to wear. Multilayered tread The frost-resistant rubber compound makes a lot of positive difference to the tire’s performance under low temperatures.

The presales tests of the flagship product, conducted in December 2017 – January 2018 by the TÜV SÜD experts, elicited a number of its competitive advantages. For example, in size 205/55 R16 91H, the stopping distance demonstrated by the worn Alpin 6 tires was 5.4 meters shorter than the average result of Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 Evo, Continental WinterContact TS 860, Dunlop Winter Sport 5, Goodyear UltraGrip 9, Pirelli Cinturato Winter, and Nokian WR D4.

In addition, the acceleration dynamics and traction demonstrated by the worn sixth-generation Alpin tires is higher than that of its competitors when driving up a snow-covered hill with a 12 percent incline. And the longevity tests, conducted in laboratory conditions, promise a longer tread life for the Michelin Alpin 6.

Tests. In the year the model was released, the tire maker opted out of providing samples of the tires for independent tests before these tires were launched retail, and the first tests of the Michelin Alpin 6 only occurred in the winter season 2019/2020.


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Michelin Alpin 6 Latest Reviews

10 November, 2021 14:43 by Derek
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Handling
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance

Comments
Very good tires for winter. Winter 2020/2021 gave me the opportunity to test the Michelin Aplin 6 tires. On a dry surface, it sticks to the asphalt. In the snow, there was no road or parking lot that I would not have driven out. On a slippery road, at speeds of about 40 km/h, the rear of the car slightly skidded, and the front was still stable. With a clear conscience, I can recommend these tires to anyone who cares about safety. I recommend.
2 September, 2021 18:11 by Todd Townsend
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway / Off‑road
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Wet Performance

Comments
I was looking for a tire that is both quiet and very safe in all conditions. I could not afford to buy a tire that I would not be sure of in the most difficult conditions due to the very high mileage I am covering. I ordered Michelin Alpin 6 tires. I do not regret my choice in any respect so far. These tires are very quiet and allow you to feel safe even at great speeds developed on highways. I recommend these tires.
23 March, 2020 14:25 by William
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Price/Quality
Wet Performance

Comments
Silent tires. Very good traction on dry and wet surfaces. The car runs like a string. Clearly high adhesion to the surface, but also rolling resistance, probably slightly higher than indicated by the tire indicator. Fuel consumption increased (previously Pirelli) by almost 0.4 liters / 100 km in mixed traffic (convergence checked). Moving off in the snow without any reservations. Tires noticeably "soft" in the corners - the impression of moving the car sideways (just an impression). Overall: recommendable tires, but use common sense in winter. I would like to point out that I bought tires that are 5 weeks old from the date of production, which is still warm. Good job! Michelin are good tires worth recommending.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Michelin / Alpin 6
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
Width
155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 mm
Aspect Ratio
40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Michelin / Alpin 6 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Tread depth Max inflation pressure Utqg Measured rim width Approved rim width Load range Max load at cold inflation pressure Sidewall styling Revs per mile Tire weight Overall diameter Section width Price
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T
R15 185/65 R15 92T XL 185/65 R15 92T XL
R15 195/60 R15 88H 195/60 R15 88H
R15 195/60 R15 88T 195/60 R15 88T
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H
R15 195/65 R15 91T 195/65 R15 91T
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H
R16 185/50 R16 81H 185/50 R16 81H
R16 185/60 R16 86H 185/60 R16 86H
R16 195/45 R16 84H XL 195/45 R16 84H XL
R16 195/50 R16 88H XL 195/50 R16 88H XL
R16 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H
R16 195/55 R16 91H XL 195/55 R16 91H XL
R16 195/55 R16 91T 195/55 R16 91T
R16 195/55 R16 91T XL 195/55 R16 91T XL
R16 195/60 R16 89H 195/60 R16 89H
R16 195/60 R16 89T 195/60 R16 89T
R16 205/45 R16 87H XL 205/45 R16 87H XL
R16 205/50 R16 87H 205/50 R16 87H
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/55 R16 91T 205/55 R16 91T
R16 205/55 R16 94H XL 205/55 R16 94H XL
R16 205/55 R16 94V XL 205/55 R16 94V XL
R16 205/60 R16 92H 205/60 R16 92H
R16 205/60 R16 92T 205/60 R16 92T
R16 205/60 R16 96H XL 205/60 R16 96H XL
R16 215/45 R16 90H XL 215/45 R16 90H XL
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL
R16 215/55 R16 93H 215/55 R16 93H
R16 215/55 R16 97H XL 215/55 R16 97H XL
R16 215/60 R16 95H 215/60 R16 95H
R16 215/60 R16 99H XL 215/60 R16 99H XL
R16 215/60 R16 99T XL 215/60 R16 99T XL
R16 215/65 R16 98H 215/65 R16 98H
R16 225/50 R16 96H XL 225/50 R16 96H XL
R16 225/55 R16 99H XL 225/55 R16 99H XL
R16 225/60 R16 102H XL 225/60 R16 102H XL
R16 225/60 R16 102V XL 225/60 R16 102V XL
R17 175/65 R17 87H 175/65 R17 87H
R17 205/45 R17 88H XL 205/45 R17 88H XL
R17 205/45 R17 88V XL 205/45 R17 88V XL
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL
R17 205/55 R17 95H XL 205/55 R17 95H XL
R17 205/55 R17 95V XL 205/55 R17 95V XL
R17 205/60 R17 93H 205/60 R17 93H
R17 205/60 R17 97H XL 205/60 R17 97H XL
R17 215/40 R17 87V XL 215/40 R17 87V XL
R17 215/45 R17 91V XL 215/45 R17 91V XL
R17 215/50 R17 95H XL 215/50 R17 95H XL
R17 215/50 R17 95V XL 215/50 R17 95V XL
R17 215/55 R17 94H 215/55 R17 94H
R17 215/55 R17 94V 215/55 R17 94V
R17 215/55 R17 98V XL 215/55 R17 98V XL
R17 215/60 R17 96H 215/60 R17 96H
R17 215/60 R17 100H XL 215/60 R17 100H XL
R17 225/45 R17 91H 225/45 R17 91H
R17 225/45 R17 94H XL 225/45 R17 94H XL
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL
R17 225/50 R17 94H 225/50 R17 94H
R17 225/50 R17 98H XL 225/50 R17 98H XL
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL
R17 225/55 R17 97H 225/55 R17 97H
R17 225/55 R17 101V XL 225/55 R17 101V XL
R18 175/60 R18 85H 175/60 R18 85H
R18 195/60 R18 96H XL 195/60 R18 96H XL
R19 155/70 R19 88H 155/70 R19 88H
R19 155/70 R19 88H XL 155/70 R19 88H XL
R19 205/50 R19 94H XL 205/50 R19 94H XL
R19 205/55 R19 97H XL 205/55 R19 97H XL
R19 215/50 R19 93T 215/50 R19 93T
R19 225/50 R19 100H XL 225/50 R19 100H XL
R20 195/55 R20 95H XL 195/55 R20 95H XL

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10 November, 2021 14:43 by Derek
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Handling
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance

Comments
Very good tires for winter. Winter 2020/2021 gave me the opportunity to test the Michelin Aplin 6 tires. On a dry surface, it sticks to the asphalt. In the snow, there was no road or parking lot that I would not have driven out. On a slippery road, at speeds of about 40 km/h, the rear of the car slightly skidded, and the front was still stable. With a clear conscience, I can recommend these tires to anyone who cares about safety. I recommend.
2 September, 2021 18:11 by Todd Townsend
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway / Off‑road
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Dry Performance
Handling
Wet Performance

Comments
I was looking for a tire that is both quiet and very safe in all conditions. I could not afford to buy a tire that I would not be sure of in the most difficult conditions due to the very high mileage I am covering. I ordered Michelin Alpin 6 tires. I do not regret my choice in any respect so far. These tires are very quiet and allow you to feel safe even at great speeds developed on highways. I recommend these tires.
23 March, 2020 14:25 by William
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Dry Performance
Price/Quality
Wet Performance

Comments
Silent tires. Very good traction on dry and wet surfaces. The car runs like a string. Clearly high adhesion to the surface, but also rolling resistance, probably slightly higher than indicated by the tire indicator. Fuel consumption increased (previously Pirelli) by almost 0.4 liters / 100 km in mixed traffic (convergence checked). Moving off in the snow without any reservations. Tires noticeably "soft" in the corners - the impression of moving the car sideways (just an impression). Overall: recommendable tires, but use common sense in winter. I would like to point out that I bought tires that are 5 weeks old from the date of production, which is still warm. Good job! Michelin are good tires worth recommending.

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