Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 67% compared to 56% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 /56%	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

Dimensions	R13 - R17	R15 - R20
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Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21

/56%

Michelin ALPIN 6

/67%

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Dimensions

R13 - R17

R15 - R20

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 64

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 5x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 10.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 26.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 16.4

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 2022

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Satisfactory

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

76%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

61%

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 75%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 69%

Snow handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 52%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 62%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

72%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

60%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 72%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 70%

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 43%

Wet braking

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 75%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

62%

Dry braking

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 81%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 79%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

84%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

84%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

76%

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

59%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21

89%

Michelin
ALPIN 6

78%

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Mutual tests

AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	37.7	32.4
Michelin Alpin 6	36.2	29.7
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2022 185/65 R15

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
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 Rating: Satisfactory	2,5	3,3	3,	2,1	2,2	2,5	2,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,5	2,0	2,3	1,7	2,6	2,0
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