Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Nokian (52%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 72% compared to 57% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the WR Snowproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 6 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.

#	Michelin ALPIN 6 /72%	Nokian WR Snowproof /57%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Michelin ALPIN 6

/72%

Nokian WR Snowproof

/57%

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Dimensions

R15 - R20

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 58

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 27x

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 14x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 5.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 20.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.33

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 11.07

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2023

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6
76%

Nokian
WR Snowproof
76%

Dry braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 79%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 70%

Dry steering response

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 73%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6
80%

Nokian
WR Snowproof
76%

Snow braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 78%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 78%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 75%

Snow handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%

Snow cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 66%

Snow acceleration

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 93%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 87%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6
81%

Nokian
WR Snowproof
68%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 65%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 68%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 68%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 73%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 77%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6
81%

Nokian
WR Snowproof
77%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 89%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 97%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 72%

Price/value

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 70%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 69%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6
87%

Nokian
WR Snowproof
83%

Exterior noise

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 86%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%

Interior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 83%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 69 dB

Ice

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof
67%

Michelin
ALPIN 6
63%

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2023 225/45 R17

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,8	2,0
Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good	1,8	2,3
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,4	3,2
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Michelin Alpin 6	101,5	105,2	97,7	100,5
Nokian WR Snowproof	100	100	100	100
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 215/60 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Rolling resistance	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	2,0	1,8	1,4	1,8	1,5	2,7	1,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,4	2,0	2,4	1,9	2,6	2,8	2,0
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	2,7	2,4	2,3	2,0	2,7	2,0
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	1-	1
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2-	1
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3	2	2-	1-	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 195/65 R15

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,9	2,0	2,6	2,0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,5	1,9	2,2	2,0	3,1	2,0
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	2,5	2,3	2,2	2,9	2,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Michelin Alpin 6	34,9	29,1
Nokian WR Snowproof	36,5	29,2
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Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Michelin Alpin 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
Nokian WR Snowproof	97,2	290,8	278,9	96,4	100	97,6
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Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	101,1	103,4	102,8	100
Michelin Alpin 6	98,66	97,4	99,2	99,4
Nokian WR Snowproof	95,63	90,3	100,5	96,1
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ACE Winter tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	200	67	48	60	18	9
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended	185	67	46	45	16	4
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Recommended	179	56	45	47	18	7
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