Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Nokian (52%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 67% compared to 46% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.

#	Nokian WR Snowproof /46%	Michelin ALPIN 6 /67%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Nokian WR Snowproof

/46%

Michelin ALPIN 6

/67%

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Model

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Dimensions

R14 - R20

R15 - R20

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Segment

1. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

Number of sizes available

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 59

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

77%

Dry braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 86%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 79%

Dry steering response

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 73%

Dry lane changing

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 70%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

81%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

76%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 74%

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 80%

Snow handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 82%

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

80%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

65%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 72%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 62%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 65%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 87%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 66%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 65%

Wet circle cornering

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 81%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 73%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Nokian WR Snowproof B

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 C

2. Nokian WR Snowproof C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

86%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

83%

Exterior noise

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 85%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 82%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 90%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%

Interior noise

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 84%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

Ice

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

87%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

84%

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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
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,4	3,2
Michelin ALPIN 6 Rating: Good	1,8	2,3
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof	100	100	100	100
Michelin Alpin 6	101,5	105,2	97,7	100,5
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,2	2,7	2,4	2,3	2,0	2,7	2,0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,4	2,0	2,4	1,9	2,6	2,8	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	2+	1
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3	2	2-	1-	2+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2	2	2+	2-	1
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	3,3	2,5	2,3	2,2	2,9	2,5
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,5	1,9	2,2	2,0	3,1	2,0
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof	36,5	29,2
Michelin Alpin 6	34,9	29,1
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof	97,2	290,8	278,9	96,4	100	97,6
Michelin Alpin 6	98,4	291,9	295,4	96,2	87,6	98,8
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof	95,63	90,3	100,5	96,1
Michelin Alpin 6	98,66	97,4	99,2	99,4
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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
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Recommended	179	56	45	47	18	7
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Recommended	185	67	46	45	16	4
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