Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Avon WT7 Lowcost
Comparison: Avon WT7 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Avon (40%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 67% compared to 41% of the Avon WT7. The first tyre test of Avon WT7 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the WT7 and the ALPIN 6 were tested.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
2. Avon WT7 11.
Worst position in test
1. Avon WT7 11.
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.352. Avon WT7 11
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Avon WT7 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Avon WT7 Satisfactory
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
2. Avon WT7 53%
Snow braking
2. Avon WT7 67%
Snow handling
2. Avon WT7 40%
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry driving behavior
2. Avon WT7 58%
Dry braking
2. Avon WT7 82%
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
2. Avon WT7 77%
Wet handling
2. Avon WT7 74%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Avon WT7 59%
Wet braking according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
2. Avon WT7 78%
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Avon WT7 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 2,9 | 3,5 | 2,4 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 3,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
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