Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof P
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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 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 50% of the Nokian WR Snowproof P. The first tyre test of Michelin ALPIN 6 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 6 and the WR Snowproof P 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 (100%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof P also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 6 is made - Spain/Germany.
| # | Michelin ALPIN 6 | Nokian WR Snowproof P | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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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. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow traction
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin ALPIN 6 69 dB2. Nokian WR Snowproof P 70 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 34,1 | 26,4 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P | 36 | 26,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 147 | 143 | 147 | ||||
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 130 | 119 | 134 | ||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Recommended for economical driving | 84 | 143 | 129 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good | 2,3 | 2,1 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 1,5 | |
| Nokian WR Snowproof P Rating: Satisfactory | 3,3 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,1 | 2,8 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | ||
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| Best values in test | 1102 | 301,21 | 501,21 | 202,4 | 109,6 | ||
| Michelin Alpin 6 | 1050 | 283,86 | 480,06 | 194,2 | 91,6 | ||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P | 1064 | 283,16 | 469,56 | 201,5 | 109,6 | ||
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