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Comparison: Michelin Alpin 5 vs. Nokian WR D4 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (91%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Alpin 5 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the Alpin 5 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Michelin Alpin 5 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (97%) of the Nokian WR D4 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
17
26
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
5.9
6.0
Latest test
2018
2019
Available sizes
92
82

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
71%
Nokian
WR D4
Wet Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
73%
Nokian WR D4
73%
Wet Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
78%
Nokian WR D4
64%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Nokian WR D4
69%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Nokian WR D4
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Nokian WR D4
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
83%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Dry Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Nokian WR D4
85%
Dry Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
72%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
95%
Nokian
WR D4
Snow Braking
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Snow Traction
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Snow Handling
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Snow Circle Cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
71%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin Alpin 5
81%
Nokian WR D4
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
76%
Nokian WR D4
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Noise Exterior
Michelin Alpin 5
64%
Nokian WR D4
69%
Noise Interior
Michelin Alpin 5
70%
Nokian WR D4
70%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
87%
Nokian WR D4
76%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
79%
Michelin
Alpin 5
Nokian WR D4
85%
Nokian
WR D4
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
68%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
74%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Nokian WR D4
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View

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