Michelin Alpin A4
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The Michelin Alpin A4 is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 28 tyre reviews averaging over 120,112 miles driven.
Dry Grip
91%
Wet Grip
96%
Road Feedback
93%
Progressiveness
92%
Wear
95%
Comfort
93%
Buy again
98%
Tyre Test Results:
- 1st: 2010 European Winter Tyre Test (225/45 r17)
- 1st: 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
- 2nd: 2010 AMS Winter Tyre Test (205/55 r16)
- 2nd: 2011 EVO Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
- 3rd: 2011 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
- 4th: 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
- 5th: 2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 (195/65 R15)
- 5th: 2011 Winter Tyre Buying Guide (205/55 r16)
- 6th: 2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (195/65 r15)
- 7th: 2011 ACE Winter Tyre Test (205/55 r16)
- 7th: 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (205/55 r16)
- 7th: 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (195/65 r15)
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Michelin Alpin A4 Reviews
Given 87% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.9 PD100 (185-60-15-)
Driving on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
They are really amazing winter tyres, had always been predictable with deep snow, ice, rain... Definitely buy again!
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Given 83% (breakdown) while driving a Opel vectra c (205-55-16-H)
Driving on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
Very very good on snow. All types of snow (wet or dry).
On dry, even on winter cold, bad grip in corners.
On dry, even on winter cold, bad grip in corners.
Given 90% (breakdown) while driving a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 dti (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 40 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 40 average miles
Wow! Yes, that really is a wow!
I fitted these to a Zafira 2.0DTI towards the end of October 2011 and I'm only just looking to replace them in the next few weeks as they are down to nearly 3mm on the lowest.
Now that may not seem a long time but the vehicle in question is used as a taxi, can carry six passengers at times (a lot of weight when cornering or on roundabouts), does a lot of short stop-start nipping about runs as well as 300 mile round trip airport runs and travels from 7500-10000 miles every month. A hard working vehicle with hard working tyres!
This Zafira runs on steel wheels with 195/65/15 so when loaded down and pushed the tyres are working much harder than the 205's used with alloy wheels.
I would sum up these tyres as the best overall performing and longest wearing tyres I have ever had on for winter use and will get 40,000 from them from new to 3mm and by shopping around for circa £300 for all for corners fitted.
Would I buy again... YES, although a local Michelin supplier is trying to convince me on the comparable merits of the Kleber Quadraxer, an all-season tyre thats FULLY winter rated.
I fitted these to a Zafira 2.0DTI towards the end of October 2011 and I'm only just looking to replace them in the next few weeks as they are down to nearly 3mm on the lowest.
Now that may not seem a long time but the vehicle in question is used as a taxi, can carry six passengers at times (a lot of weight when cornering or on roundabouts), does a lot of short stop-start nipping about runs as well as 300 mile round trip airport runs and travels from 7500-10000 miles every month. A hard working vehicle with hard working tyres!
This Zafira runs on steel wheels with 195/65/15 so when loaded down and pushed the tyres are working much harder than the 205's used with alloy wheels.
I would sum up these tyres as the best overall performing and longest wearing tyres I have ever had on for winter use and will get 40,000 from them from new to 3mm and by shopping around for circa £300 for all for corners fitted.
Would I buy again... YES, although a local Michelin supplier is trying to convince me on the comparable merits of the Kleber Quadraxer, an all-season tyre thats FULLY winter rated.
Given 99% (breakdown) while driving a Dacia Logan (185-65-15-T)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 3,500 average miles
Exceptional tyres!
Given 97% (breakdown) while driving a Volkswagen Golf Make VI GT 160 HP (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Got these in November expecting harsh winter conditions and found them to be very good on wet roads and snow on the Highlands. They corner well, even at speed, and do not loose grip. However, you can definitely feel the need to slow down in warmer dry days as the rubber is very soft and slips easily under happy acceleration. After 4,000 miles, the front tyres have 6mm and rear have 8 mm, basically new.
Given 99% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Fiesta (175-65-14-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 2,500 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 2,500 average miles
Probably the most expensive set on offer but at the same time it is probably the best investment for the winter season especially when the snow comes. You will never lose the grip even in a foot of fresh snow. Good performance on ice as well. Would recommend it to anyone.
Given 100% (breakdown) while driving a Audi A3 (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
After reading many reviews I bought these tyres for my wife's Audi A3. They are brilliant in every respect. Very quiet, excellent drive and most of all superb traction on snow / ice. I have Dunlop Winter Sport 3D on my car and althoug they are good, they are no match for the Michelin's. Look no further!
Given 91% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Mondeo (215-55-16-H)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
very good tyres in all conditions - dry, wet, m+s, snow, ice. tested in the city & mountains. only problem is tire balance over 140kph on the highway.
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Driving on a combination of roads for 2,000 spirited miles
It was the first time I invested in a set of Winter tyres, and I now fully measure the benefit. These tyres are perfectly decent in the dry and very good in the wet, but it is really in treacherous conditions that they shine the brightest. They could be the difference between getting stuck and getting home if you're caught in a snowfall.
I'll be happy to mount them back on the car next Fall.