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MICHELIN Alpin 6
N° 1 in braking on snow with little residual profile(1)
N° 1 in acceleration and traction on snow with little residual tread(2)
Excellent longevity(3)
With the MICHELIN Alpin 6, the Michelin Long Lasting Performance strategy is also being applied to winter tyres. The aim is to ensure that tyres offer a consistently high level of safety even after high mileage. Michelin achieves this on the Alpin 6 with, among other things, the self-renewing tread pattern with Evergrip technology, which guarantees exceptional acceleration and excellent traction even with low residual tread depth.
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:
The latest generation of compound with high winter performance
Traction booster rubber compound for increased snow grip even with progressive tread wear
Legal mentions:
(1) Snow braking test conducted by TÜV SÜD product service, on Michelin's request, between december 2017 and january 2018, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN ALPIN 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
(2) Snow Acceleration/traction test, conducted by TÜV SÜD product service, on Michelin's request, in december 2017, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN ALPIN 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
(3) Longevity test conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTER, on Michelin's request, in december 2017 and january 2018, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN ALPIN 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Longevity test run in average real usage (D50) with 10.000 km run and estimated longevity at 1.6mm. Market Average: MICHELIN Alpin 6 and all Premium Competitors tyres tested in the panel. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
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EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
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Test results
Grippy on all surfaces: the Michelin Alpin 6 offers very good drive safety, and is therefore highly recommended. Third place.
(Source: Auto Magazine Winter Tyre Test: 225/45 R 17)
(8 tested products, of which 1x test winner, 3x highly recommended, 1x value for money recommendation, 1x fuel efficiency recommendation)
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- 100% reimbursement of the costs for tires up to 12 months of age/running time
- 70% reimbursement of costs for tires with an age/running time of 13 to 24 months
- 100% reimbursement of repair costs
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- Accident, e.g. flat tyre
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- 100% reimbursement of the costs for tires up to 12 months of age/running time
- 70% reimbursement of costs for tires with an age/running time of 13 to 24 months
- 100% reimbursement of repair costs
- 15,- € allowance per tire
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