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Comparison: Nokian WR SUV 4 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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR SUV 4 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 235/55 R18 test, where both the WR SUV 4 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 dimensions has C wet grip rating. Most (71%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV also have C wet ratings. We also know where WR SUV 4 is made - Russian Federation.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Dry braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Dry handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Dry Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 4
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Safety
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
98%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR SUV 4
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR SUV 4
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Wet braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
92%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
97%
Wet handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Wet safety
Nokian WR SUV 4
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Snow braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
96%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Snow traction
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Lateral guidance on snow
Nokian WR SUV 4
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
100%
Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
99%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR SUV 4
98%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV
94%

Dimensions and prices

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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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