Michelin ALPIN 6 is a winter tyre made in total of 72 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/50 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and -10mm narrower than the widest one (195). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 102.5mm sidewall height. In 205/50 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin ALPIN 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/50 R17, ALPIN 6 usually competes against W462 Winter i*cept RS3, which is a tyre from Hankook with a rating of 78%, compared to 67% of the Michelin in question.
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 exemplary Ranked #5 of 20The Michelin Alpin 6 secured the 5th position out of 20 competitors with an "Exemplary" final rating. This premium winter tire impressed with its well-rounded performance in all weather conditions, excelling particularly in mileage. It offers very high durability and low rolling resistance, along with good comfort. However, it was noted for having a high price level.
