Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Sava Eskimo HP2 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Sava Eskimo HP2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Sava (61%). In this particular case, the Sava Eskimo HP2 has a better rating of 75% compared to 72% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Eskimo HP2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Eskimo HP2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 57% of Sava Eskimo HP2 has C rating. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Sava Eskimo HP2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R15 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.332. Sava Eskimo HP2 14.31
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Sava Eskimo HP2 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Sava Eskimo HP2 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB2. Sava Eskimo HP2 71 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,3 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 3,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 37,6 | 26,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,0 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,8 | 2,0 |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 1,7 | 3,5 | 1,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3 | 2- | 2 | 2 | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 3,0 | 2,2 | 2,4 | 4,0 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 36,5 | 28 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,0 | 2,5 | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 1,5 | 2,1 |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,1 | 3,1 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 1,9 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 3 | 1- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 30,4 | 24,7 | |||||
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | 33,6 | 24,1 | |||||
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