Linglong Sport Master Winter 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter and Michelin Alpin 7 appear in 10 tests, 2 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Alpin 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Linglong Sport Master Winter | Michelin Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 90.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Linglong Sport Master Winter
Michelin Alpin 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Linglong Sport Master Winter | Michelin Alpin 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 3 | Avg rank 5.5 112 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 2 | Avg rank 4.4 122 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 11 | Avg rank 4.5 23 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.9 12 | Avg rank 4.1 35 | Michelin Alpin 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 1 | No data | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 31 | Avg rank 8.2 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
☀️ Dry: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.6 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
❄️ Snow: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.4 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Michelin Alpin 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 6.9 for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
📏 Mileage: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin 7.
🔋 Efficiency: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Michelin Alpin 7
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 8.2 for the Michelin Alpin 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Linglong Sport Master Winter or Michelin Alpin 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 7 ranks higher on average than the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Linglong Sport Master Winter 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Linglong Sport Master Winter shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Alpin 7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Linglong Sport Master Winter appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 7 in 5, with 2 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 →