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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 Nokian Snowproof 2 has a better rating of 73% compared to 69% of the Michelin ALPIN 6. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Number of tests
4
31
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
11.0
4.4
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
18
77

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
83%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Wet Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian Snowproof 2
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
86%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
89%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Dry Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
88%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Snow Traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Snow Handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
90%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Michelin ALPIN 6
95%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%

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Nokian Snowproof 2
Michelin ALPIN 6
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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