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    Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests · 7 head-to-head

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    Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Falken Eurowinter HS01 and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 33 tests, 7 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Falken Eurowinter HS01 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 14 tests.

    How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Falken Eurowinter HS01 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken Eurowinter HS01 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricFalken Eurowinter HS01Michelin Alpin 6
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1419
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.36.9
    Latest test20222024
    Tire Lab Score89.195.6

    Tire Lab Score

    89.1
    Very Good · Winter
    95.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken Eurowinter HS01Michelin Alpin 6Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    152
    Avg rank 5.4
    3410
    Michelin Alpin 6
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.5
    14
    Avg rank 5.3
    351
    Michelin Alpin 6
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 11.3
    1
    Avg rank 8.5
    211
    Michelin Alpin 6
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Michelin Alpin 6
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    311
    Avg rank 6.1
    432
    Michelin Alpin 6
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 10.7
    Avg rank 5.5
    331
    Michelin Alpin 6
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.7
    621
    Avg rank 5.4
    43
    Falken Eurowinter HS01

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 9.1 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.5 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 11.3 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🧊 Ice: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.4 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    📏 Mileage: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.7 for the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken Eurowinter HS01 vs Michelin Alpin 6

    The Falken Eurowinter HS01 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Alpin 6.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken Eurowinter HS01 or Michelin Alpin 6?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Alpin 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Falken Eurowinter HS01 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks better than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Falken Eurowinter HS01.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken Eurowinter HS01 appears in 14 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19, with 7 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →