Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Alpin 6 and Sava Eskimo HP2 appear in 29 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 Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo HP2 performs. It takes the win in snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 6 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 19 | 10 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.9 | 14.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.6 | 90 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 6
Sava Eskimo HP2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 6 | Sava Eskimo HP2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Avg rank 19.2 1 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Avg rank 15.7 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Avg rank 7.1 22 | Sava Eskimo HP2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Avg rank 9.6 2 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Avg rank 16.3 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 19.2 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 15.7 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.0 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.6 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Sava Eskimo HP2
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 16.3 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 6 or Sava Eskimo HP2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo HP2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Sava Eskimo HP2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Sava Eskimo HP2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 6 appears in 19 independent tests, Sava Eskimo HP2 in 10, 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 →