Michelin Alpin 6 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Michelin Alpin 6 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Michelin Alpin 6 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Alpin-6 VS Wintrac-Pro

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these fourteen tests:

  • Michelin Alpin 6 finished ahead of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro in eleven of the tests
  • Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead of the Michelin Alpin 6 in two of the tests
  • The Michelin Alpin 6 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Alpin 6 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.07% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
43.66M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
43.63M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:44.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.6M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:44.5M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:44.7M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.2M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:46.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 46.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:36.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:43.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.5M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:44.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:44.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.49% faster around a lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
73.13s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.77s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:64.5s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 63.9s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:80.7s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 79.9s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:74.2s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.5s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.13% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
103.7Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
103.83Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:114.9Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 115.4Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:81.7Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:95.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:122.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 0.8% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
41 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40.67 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:9 Points ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:24 Points ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:90 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.81% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
40.1M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40.84M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:33.5M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 32.6M
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:30.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.8M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:30.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.8M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:45.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:53.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:31.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.5M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:34.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:53.3M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.7M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:36.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 38.5M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:51.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.43% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
93.57s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
93.17s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:91.2s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.2s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:100.6s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 99s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:88.9s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 88.3s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.78% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
75.93Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
76.53Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:72.6Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.2Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:73.1Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.1Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:85.9Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 87.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:72.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 4.38% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
45.67 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
43.67 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:10 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:37 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:90 Points ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.64% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
12.52s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
12.44s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:12.34s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.41s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:12.69s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.47s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 floated at a 2.65% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
76.33Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
74.31Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:75.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.8Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:71.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69.3Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:75.6Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.4Km/H
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:73.4Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.4Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:79.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:78.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 77.1Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:77.8Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.8Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:78.1Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.8Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 slipped out at a 9.27% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
3.99m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.62m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Alpin 6

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2.85m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.67m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:7.6m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2.61m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.59m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2.9m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.7m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.08% less distance than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
24.6M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
24.58M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:27.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27.3M
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:24.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.2M
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:24.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 25.2M
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:27.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27.6M
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:27.3M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:29.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.1M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:26.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:26.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:10M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.1M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:21.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.7M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 accelerated 5.56% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
5.1s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5.4s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:5.1s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.4s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 had 1.03% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
2231.06N
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
2208N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Michelin Alpin 6

2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:2325N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2330N
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2782N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2705N
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2580N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2558N
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:251.3N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 236N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:3217N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3211N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 1.52% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
88.27s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
89.63s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin Alpin 6

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:82.9s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 84.7s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:115.6s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 118.5s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:66.3s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 65.7s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during two snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 was 0.14% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
58.85Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
58.93Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:47.7Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 48.4Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:76.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:57.1Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.2Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:53.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three subj. snow handling tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 scored 9.08% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
40.33 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
36.67 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:9 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8 Points
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:22 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 17 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:90 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 85 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during zero snow circle tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 provided 0.43% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
4.59ms/2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
4.61ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:4.59ms/2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.61ms/2

Snow Slalom

Michelin Alpin 6
3.7m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.7m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom:

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:3.7m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.7m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 1.02% shorter than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
19.7M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
19.5M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:19.7M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.5M

Subj. Comfort

Michelin Alpin 6
38.67 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
35 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Noise

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during five noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 0.59% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
72.29dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71.86dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:70.5dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70dB
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:71.2dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.7dB
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:73.7dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70.6dB
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:72dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73dB
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:72.2dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.1dB
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:72.9dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.3dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:73.5dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.3dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one noise tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro measured 0.86% quieter than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
69.8dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69.2dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:69.8dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three wear tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 is predicted to cover 21.54% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
51061KM
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
40062.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:51250KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41410KM
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:40933KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29978KM
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:61000KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 48800KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 proved to have a 8.27% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
10.1Price/1000
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
11.01Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:10.15Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.87Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:17.35Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.35Price/1000
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:2.79Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.81Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during eight price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 22.11% less than the Michelin Alpin 6.

Michelin Alpin 6
490.45
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
381.99
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:160 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 118
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:520 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 450
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:615 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 500
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:660 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 515
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:163.59 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 135.89
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:720 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 580
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:170 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:915 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 620

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 had a 3.78% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
8.4kg / t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
8.73kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Alpin 6

2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:8kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.7kg / t
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:8.57kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.97kg / t
2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:7.86kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.85kg / t
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:8.8kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.1kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:9.1kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.2kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:8.33kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.4kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:8.14kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.92kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Michelin Alpin 6
5.8l/100km
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5.8l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption:

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Michelin Alpin 6:5.8l/100km Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Alpin 6 emitted 13.45% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Michelin Alpin 6
56mg/km/t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
64.7mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Alpin 6

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Michelin Alpin 6:56mg/km/t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Michelin Alpin 6 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

In total the Michelin Alpin 6 has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Best Review for the Michelin Alpin 6
Given 93% 195/65 R15 on mostly town for 0 spirited miles
I've had until now kleber krisalp hp2, Avon Ice touring, Pirelli Cinturato. The Alpin 6 have a good grip on wet and dry, they are silent to. I'm waiting the snow to test it. 1st impresion, verry good.
Helpful 235 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2018
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Best Review for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Given 85% 225/40 R18 W on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
I've had several types / makes of winter tires fitted to different cars over the years (Mini Cooper S, BMW X5's), although this is an initial review and we haven't had any severe weather yet these tires seem excellent and better that I have had in the past (plus this car is more powerful (340bhp) and rear wheel drive...). We've only driven the car in temperatures at zero degC and above but we've had some horrendous weather with heavy rain and high winds, driving with these tires really in both small country roads and main dual carriageways with aquaplane conditions these have been sure... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 159 - tire reviewed on November 30, 2018
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Michelin Alpin 6 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], subj. snow handling, wear, value, rolling resistance and abrasion, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, snow braking, snow handling [km/h], snow circle, ice braking, noise, noise and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in snow slalom and fuel consumption, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance seems to be the best tire overall.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.