(1) - long-lasting performance - New and Worn, on 205/55 R16 91H MICHELIN Alpin 6, is above the R117 European regulation wet grip threshold. 3PMSF certified when new and excellent on snow traction when worn. Snow Acceleration/traction test conducted by TÜV SÜD in December 2017. Worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
(2) - wet grip -MICHELIN Alpin 6 is rated "B" on the Wet Grip Item of the European labelling scale.
(3) - 3PMSF - MICHELIN Alpin 6 is approved for use in snow conditions (with 3PMSF marking). To receive the 3PMSF marking, tyres must meet a minimum level of safety and mobility performance on snow.
(4) - braking on snow - Snow braking test conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, on Michelin's request, December 2017-January 2018, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN ALPIN 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
(5) - acceleration and traction on snow - Snow Acceleration/traction test, conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, on Michelin's request, in December 2017, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN ALPIN 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f. In any event, respect local legislation for winter tyres.
(6) - longevity - Longevity test conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTRE, on Michelin's request, December 2017-January 2018, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN Alpin 6 versus BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM001 Evo, CONTINENTAL WinterContact™ TS 860, DUNLOP Winter Sport 5, GOODYEAR Ultra Grip 9, PIRELLI Cinturato Winter and NOKIAN WRD4 competitors. Longevity test run in average real usage (D50) with 10.000 km run and extrapolated longevity at 1.6mm.
(7) - better performance compared to MICHELIN Alpin 5 - Snow and wet braking tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, on Michelin's request, December 2017-January 2018, on dimension 205/55 R16 91H on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN Alpin 6 versus MICHELIN Alpin 5 tyre.
