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1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Nexen (43%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 72% compared to 56% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R13 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.33
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,7 | 2,6 | 2,0 |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | 3, | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 2,5 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 2- | 1 | ||
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 3+ | 3 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,9 | 29,1 | |||||
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | 35,6 | 29,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on ice | ||||
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| Best values in test | 13,9 | 14,8 | 16,4 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 15,7 | 15,5 | 31,2 | ||||
| Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | 17,8 | 14,8 | 25 | ||||
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