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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 68% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the WR Snowproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 6
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
31
14
Best position
#1
#5
Average position
4.4
11.1
Latest test
2024
2023
Available sizes
77
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 52 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Safety
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Dry lane changing
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Dry steering response
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Snow handling - objective
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Snow acceleration
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Ice braking
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Interior noise
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Mileage
Michelin ALPIN 6
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Price/value
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin ALPIN 6
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 13 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2021195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2020205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2020225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2019215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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