Michelin Alpin A6
Tire specifications
DescriptionDescription Michelin Alpin A6
The Michelin Alpin A6 winter passenger tire is suitable for most modern passenger cars. Like the previous model with the A5 index, it was developed taking into account the winter climate in Western and Central European countries. In sufficiently specific weather conditions, it is distinguished by reliable traction and braking efficiency on snow and wet asphalt, acoustic comfort, and pronounced fuel-saving properties.
EverGrip
Along with other tires of the current generation, this model was developed using EverGrip technology. This technical innovation ensures the preservation of traction properties with strong wear of the tread part of the protector. This ability manifests itself due to the "hidden" drainage grooves. They appear as the tread wears out instead of the disappearing standard lamellas.
High density of lamella arrangement
Compared to the model of the previous generation, the tread part of this tire contains an increased number of lamellas. The geometric parameters and direction of these slots have changed. They have become longer, and in the central part, they are located at a more aggressive angle. This significantly improves both longitudinal and transverse traction properties on slippery surfaces.
Large shoulder blocks
Another innovation is the changed design of the shoulder areas. They contain a large number of blocks, but in this model, their sizes have been significantly increased. This solution significantly simplifies the process of managing the car when maneuvering, especially at high speed. The larger blocks provide better traction properties, making them stable. The tire reacts much faster and more accurately to the driver's actions.
Optimized rubber compound
Specifically for this tire, the rubber compound from which the tread is made has been significantly changed again. During its production, smaller particles are used, and special polymers are applied to ensure high uniformity of the finished product, affecting the compound at the molecular level. As a result, the tread part of the protector retains optimal elasticity in a wider temperature range. In combination with increased strength and durability, this noticeably improves traction and fuel-saving properties, as well as resistance to wear.
Main features of Michelin Alpin A6
- designed specifically for so-called "European" winters;
- EverGrip technology maintains traction properties on slippery surfaces even with strong wear of the tread part of the protector;
- increased shoulder blocks simplify the process of managing the car when maneuvering at high speed and prevent uneven wear;
- optimized rubber compound with an extended range of operating temperatures and high wear resistance.
In stock and to order 7
| Modification | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Alpin A6 185/60 R16 86H | 11 730 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 195/45 R16 84H XL | 7 660 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 225/60 R16 102H XL | 22 000 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 215/40 R17 87V XL | 22 980 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 215/50 R17 95V XL | 18 170 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 175/60 R18 85H | 29 530 ₽ | ||
| Michelin Alpin A6 195/55 R20 95H XL | 21 660 ₽ |
Reviews 38
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- Wet road
- Snow
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- Comfort
- Course stability
- Silent
- Braking
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- Aquaplaning
- Speed
- Wearability
- Quality
- Price/performance
- Rate
So, about a year ago +/- at the same time, I bought new winter tires Michelin Alpin 6 in the size 225/45 R17.
Now the tires are on their second winter season, and I think, why not write a review, maybe it will help someone?
P.S.: although, considering the price of these tires now, I think very few people will buy them ??So...
Why exactly did I choose winter tires and specifically Michelin and specifically Alpin 6?On my two previous cars, Golf 6 and Jetta 6, I had studded winter tires Gisloved Nord Frost 200 in the size 205*55 R16, and an important clarification, summer tires - Michelin Pilot Sport 4, which is also on my A3.
At that time, I lived outside the city and had to overcome a 5 km long dirt road at least twice a day, and in winter, it was more like overcoming rather than driving.
The road was never salted, and it was cleaned irregularly ??♂️
On those 5 km, you could feel all the unpredictability of the weather in the middle lane, and in general, the road realities in Russia.
There was snow, sometimes up to the radiator grille, giant ruts from trucks, 100% ice, and in the spring, it was just trash, you drive and pray that you won't get stuck ?
In our family, we also had an Audi A4 Allroad B9 with non-studded tires Continental Conti Viking Contact 7.
I drove the A4 quite often, and every time I caught myself thinking that I didn't feel much difference with studded tires in terms of stability, braking, etc., but in terms of comfort, it was very noticeable ☝?
Then there was a moment when studded tires didn't save me - it was 100% ice + ruts, and I accelerated too much, probably up to 35 km/h ?
Then I turned, and there was a Rav 4 coming towards me, I skidded on the brakes sideways towards it, and we crashed ?
There was 100% ice, ruts, and I was driving at 35 km/h, when I should have been driving at 10 km/h.
After that, I finally realized that:
1. First of all, winter is a winter driving mode, summer is a summer driving mode, don't forget to switch.
2. You need to assess the road situation with a big margin.
3. If you ignore the first two points, you're an idiot, and no studded tires will save you, not even Nokian, oh Ikon ?Since I got my A3, it coincided that we moved to the city, and I realized that the need for studded tires was gone:
- the roads are salted regularly
- they are cleaned quite well
- winters are getting warmer and warmer
- and I want comfort
The sound insulation in the A3 is not that great, and you can hear the studded tires quite well.
+ on wet asphalt, studded tires cause more problems, and wet asphalt is 70% of winter in the middle lane
+ constantly thinking about these studs - "oh, I accelerated well, I wonder if any of them flew out... or did more than one fly out? ?In general, it was decided to take non-studded tires for the first time in my life, but which ones?
And that's when we remember that summer tires on our cars have been Michelin for three cars in a row.
And Michelin has a relatively new model, Alpin 6 ?
We read all possible tests and reviews, of course, first of all, ADAC, look at photos - the tread is not like a Christmas tree, which means it won't be as noisy as, for example, Alpin 5.
Here's an important clarification - yes, they also have X-ICE, but either I didn't like the name, or the speed index confused me, in general, I didn't understand the question.
Then we look at the price, the manufacturer, and throw it in the basket on MosaustoShina.
Then, one morning, I walk past my neighbor's new X4, who has already changed to Alpin 5 with a spare, drives and enjoys the softness, etc., and I place the order ?
In total: 57,200 rubles, including delivery
What can I say, I've already driven a lot on these tires ?
If you've read this far, now it's time to get to the point.
I'll break down my impressions by temperature range with a step of 5-10 degrees ??+10°C - 0°C
It's just great, you feel like you're driving on summer tires again ?
I don't know how owners of crossovers with a profile height of 60 and more feel in the summer at +10°C, but when you have a 45 profile + a hard sports suspension, and not ideal sound insulation - you drive in the summer at +10°C like on a smooth road
It's quiet and comfortable ?
Ideal in slush - puddles, ruts, rough asphalt, patches, potholes - it doesn't matter to these tires.
It's like driving on Pilot Sport 4 on good dry asphalt at +20-25°C, maybe a bit more wobbly, but just a bit.0°C - -10°C
As expected, it's good!
Snowy mess - no problem.
Deep snow at -5°C - -7°C - also very good.
In a snowstorm, I drove through a rut after a truck in a village with an uphill climb and didn't get stuck ?
On my previous tires, I would have definitely gotten stuck.
Ice, ice crust - like on any non-studded tires, don't forget that there are no studs.-10°C - -15°C (-20°C)
Not bad, but something's not right ??
You can feel how the tires' grip on icy asphalt gets worse, ASR and ESP engage more often, and you drive more carefully.
+ closer to -15°C - -20°C, the car starts to shake more, the feeling is closer to +10°C in the summer
-20°C - -30°C
Now it's getting fun ?
In the previous winter, such temperatures were only for 1.5-3 weeks in total, but that was enough ??♂️
-20°C - still okay, you drive carefully.
Well, at -20°C, the car itself is like a stone, if you didn't leave it in a warm parking lot
And it's clear that the tires also get stiffer, but not as much as, for example, Viking Contact 7, significantly stronger
On the other hand, at -25°C - -30°C - it's just crazy ?
The asphalt seems dry, but we know that it's not, and I don't know where the reagents and sand go in such temperatures ?
Driving in the city, especially on sections with icy ruts, at more than 60 km/h - it's just scary.
The tires are completely stiff, and you're driving like on a smooth road again.
If I had to drive on the highway somewhere, for example, to Moscow, I wouldn't have gone, that's for sure.Exactly after the first day of -25°C, I remembered my friend's words, which I didn't appreciate at the time - "but it's a European tire, not a Scandinavian one"
Oh, how I regret not understanding the question to the end...
All-season, European, Scandinavian, studded - it's all complicated ?
It couldn't be simpler - there are studs / there are no studs
In general, summing up everything I've written...
My opinion is that as long as there's at least one day in winter with a temperature of -25°C or lower, buying such tires is risky, even in Moscow and surrounding areas.
On that day, you can easily get into an accident, and all the pleasure from other days with higher temperatures will disappear in an instant.
I don't recommend it, unless you're from Sochi.
It's better to take Viking Contact 7 or something newer.- Vehicle:
- Audi A3L
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
- The product was purchased at Mosautoshina
- Rate
Compared to Pirelli, excellent tires, the track on the road when rebuilding passes with "hurrah", the car does not swing, when entering the track there is no feeling that the car is braking. This is a ride on asphalt.
- Vehicle:
- Mercedes CL-Class
- Size:
- 215/60 R16 99H XL
- Buy again?:
- Definitely yes
- City:
- Moscow
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
- The product was purchased at Mosautoshina
- Rate
Ideal
- Vehicle:
- BMW X3 (F25)
- Size:
- 225/45 R17 94V XL
- Buy again?:
- Most likely
- City:
- Moscow
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
Tests 29
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Winter tire test 225/45 R17 6
- Publisher:
- «Autoexpress»
- Year:
- 2023
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Winter tyre test 225/45 R17 2
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2023
- Rating: Good
Environmental Impact: 1.8
Driving Safety: 2.3
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Winter tire test 215/55 R17 5
- Publisher:
- «Autozeitung»
- Year:
- 2024
- Points: 356
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Winter tyre test 205/60 R16 2
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2023
- Rating: Good
Environmental impact: 2
Driving safety: 2.3
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Winter tire test 205/55 R16 5
- Publisher:
- «AUTOBILD»
- Year:
- 2024
- Braking distance on wet surface: 36.2
Braking distance on snow: 29.7
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Winter tires test 205/55 R16 3
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2024
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 2.5
Dry road: 2.2
Noise: 3.4
Wear resistance: 2.2
Fuel efficiency: 2.1
Winter: 2.7
Environmental impact: 2.6
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Winter tire test 225/55 R17 3
- Publisher:
- «Autobild»
- Year:
- 2020
- Rating: Exemplary
Wet road: 2+
Dry road: 2
Snow: 2
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Winter tire test 225/50 R17 4
- Publisher:
- «AutoMotorSport»
- Year:
- 2020
- Rating: Very good
Wet road: 8,2
Dry road: 8,7
Snow: 6,9
Noise: 9
Rolling resistance: 9
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Winter tire test 225/50 R17 2
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2021
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 2,3
Dry road: 2,1
Snow: 2,4
Ice: 2,2
Noise: 3,1
Treadwear: 1,5
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Winter tire test 225/45 R17 4
- Publisher:
- «TÜV»
- Year:
- 2021
- Wet road: 480,06
Dry road: 194,2
Rolling resistance: 91,6
Points: 1050
Winter: 283,86
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Winter tire test 225/45 R17 3
- Publisher:
- «Autozeitung»
- Year:
- 2022
- Rating: Highly Recommended
Wet Road: 130
Dry Road: 119
Snow: 134
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Winter tire test 215/60 R16 4
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2022
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 2.4
Dry road: 2.0
Snow: 2.4
Ice: 1.9
Noise: 2.8
Wear resistance: 2.0
Rolling resistance: 2.6
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Winter tire test 205/55 R16 13
- Publisher:
- «Használtautó.hu»
- Year:
- 2020
- Stopping distance on dry surface: 15.7
Stopping distance on wet surface: 15.5
Stopping distance on ice: 31.2
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Winter tire test 205/55 R16 4
- Publisher:
- «Autoexpress»
- Year:
- 2020
- Wet road: 295.4
Dry road: 96.2
Noise: 98.8
Rolling resistance: 87.6
Scores: 98.4
Winter: 291.9
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Winter tire test 205/55 R16 12
- Publisher:
- «Autobild»
- Year:
- 2021
- Stopping distance on a wet surface: 34.9
Stopping distance on snow: 29.1
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Winter tyre test 195/65 R15 3
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2021
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 2,5
Dry road: 1,9
Snow: 2,2
Ice: 2,0
Noise: 3,1
Wear resistance: 2,0
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Winter tire test 195/55 R16 5
- Publisher:
- «AutoMotorSport»
- Year:
- 2021
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 7,2
Dry road: 9,3
Snow: 7,0
Noise: 9
Rolling resistance: 6
Scores: 7,7
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Winter tire test 185/65 R15 4
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2022
- Rating: Good
Wet road: 2,3
Dry road: 2,5
Snow: 2,0
Ice: 2,3
Noise: 2,6
Wear resistance: 2,0
Rolling resistance: 1,7
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Winter tire test, size 205/55 R16 7
- Publisher:
- «Autonavigator»
- Year:
- 2021
- Short braking distance on dry and wet road surfaces
Low noise level
- High rolling resistance
- Good.
Score: 87
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Winter tire test size 225/50 R17 17
- Publisher:
- «Teknikens»
- Year:
- 2021
- Good wet grip performance on asphalt.
- long braking distance on ice
high rolling resistance
- Score: 82
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Winter test of the non-studded tire 205/55 R16 3
- Publisher:
- «Autoklub ČR»
- Year:
- 2020
- Overall rating: 98.6
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Winter Car Tyre Test 225/50 R17 5
- Publisher:
- «ACE»
- Year:
- 2020
- Points: 185
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Winter tyre test 205/55 R16 2
- Publisher:
- «ADAC»
- Year:
- 2020
- And the second-place Michelin Alpin 6 tires can indeed boast of high mileage, with a predicted lifespan of almost 43,000 km. At the same time, on a dry road, the French premium-class development is slightly weaker than the leader of the competition.
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Winter tire test 205/55 R16 5
- Publisher:
- «L`Argus»
- Year:
- 2019
- Score: 14/20
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Winter tyre test 205/55 R16 3
- Publisher:
- «Автоцентр»
- Year:
- 2019
- Brake performance on wet asphalt
Acoustic comfort
- Traction performance on ice in the lateral direction
- Rating 8.2
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Winter tyre test for 225/45 R17 non-studded tyres 3
- Publisher:
- «Autobild»
- Year:
- 2019
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Winter tire test 225/45 R17 3
- Publisher:
- «Autoexpress»
- Year:
- 2019
- A very promising debut for the Alpin 6, which proved to be very effective on wet roads. Recommended.
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Winter tire test 225/50 R17 7
- Publisher:
- «Teknikens»
- Year:
- 2019
- Final score: 102
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Winter tire test 215/55 R17 5
- Publisher:
- «AutoMotorSport»
- Year:
- 2019
- Balanced performance on snow and dry asphalt
Safe cornering on wet roads
Good interaction with vehicle's electronic control systems.
- some issues with handling and lateral stability on snow and wet asphalt