Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nokian (72%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 94% compared to 71% of the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the STRAßENVERKEHR 2024 235/55 R18 test, where both the Snowproof 2 SUV and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV has B wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating.