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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 40 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Safety
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin 5
92%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Nokian WR D4
90%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin 5
86%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin 5
90%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow cornering
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin 5
88%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
97%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin 5
98%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin 5
96%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
95%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
93%
Nokian WR D4
96%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Noise/Komfort
Michelin Alpin 5
94%
Nokian WR D4
97%
Comfort
Michelin Alpin 5
99%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin 5
95%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin 5
90%
Nokian WR D4
98%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Price/value
Michelin Alpin 5
100%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Alpin 5
89%
Nokian WR D4
100%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 14 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2017225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017215/65 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2015225/50 R17View

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