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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 49% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
5
31
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
16.4
4.4
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
64
77

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 27 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Safety
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
80%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Dry Handling Objective
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
97%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
93%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Snow
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
94%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Snow acceleration
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
92%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Ice
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Ice braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Interior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
99%
Price/value
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
92%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
Használtautó.huHasználtautó.hu
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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