Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Alpin A4 and Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appear in 3 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 Michelin Alpin A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 A4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin A4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin A4 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.6 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin A4
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin A4 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 1 | No data | Michelin Alpin A4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Michelin Alpin A4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Alpin A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin A4 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
The Michelin Alpin A4 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.5 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin A4 or Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin A4 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin A4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin A4 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
