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Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV vs. Nokian WR SUV 4 (2026)

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUVPremium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV

9.4
R17 – R23
VS
Nokian WR SUV 4Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR SUV 4

R16 – R21
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Nokian WR SUV 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV and the WR SUV 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Number of tests
7
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.0
4.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
118
69

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
99%
Dry braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Dry handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Dry steering response
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Wet braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Wet handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Wet safety
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
77%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Snow braking
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
99%
Snow cornering
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Snow handling
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
77%
Lateral guidance on snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
67%
Snow traction
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
80%
Comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
84%
Exterior noise
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
76%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021235/55 R18View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2021235/55 R18View

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