Segment
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Premium2. Nokian WR A4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Nokian WR A4
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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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 47% of the Nokian WR A4. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Nokian WR A4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the PILOT ALPIN 5 and the WR A4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (94%) of the Nokian WR A4 also have B wet ratings. We also know where PILOT ALPIN 5 is made - France.
| # | Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 | Nokian WR A4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R16 - R22 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian WR A4 17.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WR A4 9.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 Exemplary2. Nokian WR A4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian WR A4 Still recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WR A4 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 | 31,9 | 24,3 | |||||
| Nokian WR A4 | 34,6 | 25,5 | |||||
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