Michelin X-Ice Snow vs Continental VikingContact 8: In this studless winter tire battle, we pit the newly launched 2024 Continental VikingContact 8 against the well-established Michelin X-Ice Snow. The VikingContact 8 steps into the arena with big shoes to fill, following in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor, the VikingContact 7, which won multiple …
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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, launched in 2018, faces off against the all-new Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024. As the successor to the highly successful Blizzak LM005, which earned multiple press-test victories, the Blizzak 6 aims to reclaim its predecessor’s glory. Can Michelin’s trusted …
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S vs Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS: How does a ultra ultra high performance (UUHP) tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, with a 300 treadwear rating, stack up against a dedicated track tire like the Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS with a 200 treadwear? This battle brings trade-offs to the forefront: the Pilot Sport 4S …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs Bridgestone Blizzak 6: The successor of the highly successful Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 is finally here! The Bridgestone Blizzak 6, introduced in 2024, is already making waves in its debut results. This new contender is set to challenge the established Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, which is soon to be replaced …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: The Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, is set to be replaced by the Alpin 7 in 2024, but before that, it’s time for one last test against a worthy contender. Enter the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, a newcomer launched in 2023 with many years left in …
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV: The battle of the mid-European winter SUV tires is on! In one corner, we have the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV, launched in 2018, known for its balanced performance in snow and wet conditions. And in the other corner, the newcomer, the Nokian Snowproof 2 …
Michelin Alpin 6 vs BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2: The Michelin Alpin 6, launched in 2018, takes on the BFGoodrich g-Force Winter 2, which hit the market in 2016, in an exciting showdown in the mid-European winter tire segment! Both products fall under the Michelin umbrella, and this battle promises to showcase the strengths of these …
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Hankook iON FlexClimate: In the battle of all-season tires for electric vehicles, we have a thrilling matchup: the Michelin CrossClimate 2, the trailblazer that defined this segment, versus the new contender, the Hankook iON FlexClimate. Launched in 2024, the iON FlexClimate is Hankook’s latest all-season, 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified tire, specifically …
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Nokian SeasonProof: In the all-season 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) segment, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 goes head-to-head with the Nokian SeasonProof. The Michelin CrossClimate 2, a pioneer in the 3PMSF all-season category, faces off against Nokian, a brand deeply rooted in winter tire heritage. Will Nokian’s expertise in winter performance be …
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4S: The Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S both cater to the ultra ultra high performance (UUHP) summer tire segment, where precision, grip, and handling are key. Positioned as Bridgestone’s quality contender, the Firehawk Indy 500 aims to challenge the reigning technology king, …