GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

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    GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport and Michelin Alpin 7 appear in 9 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 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 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial WinterPro2 SportMichelin Alpin 7
    SegmentTouring WinterTouring Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used45
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank11.54.6
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score79.890.4

    Tire Lab Score

    79.8
    Good · Winter
    90.4
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial WinterPro2 SportMichelin Alpin 7Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.1
    11
    Avg rank 5.5
    112
    Michelin Alpin 7
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 8.6
    Avg rank 4.4
    122
    Michelin Alpin 7
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.4
    1
    Avg rank 4.5
    23
    Michelin Alpin 7
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 20.0
    No data
    GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.1
    1
    Avg rank 4.1
    35
    Michelin Alpin 7
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 15.5
    No data
    GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Avg rank 8.2
    Michelin Alpin 7

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 12.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 8.6 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    ❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.4 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 15.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Michelin Alpin 7

    The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 8.3 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport or Michelin Alpin 7?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Alpin 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appears in 4 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 7 in 5.

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