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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 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 A4 and Nokian WR D4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Alpin A4 and the WR D4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Nokian
WR D4
Number of tests
5
26
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
4.4
6.0
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
42
82

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Safety
Michelin Alpin A4
99%
Nokian WR D4
92%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
82%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Nokian WR D4
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
91%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
95%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
90%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
98%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice braking
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
94%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Nokian WR D4
95%
Interior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
98%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
93%
Nokian WR D4
94%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Nokian WR D4
99%
Mileage
Michelin Alpin A4
100%
Nokian WR D4
89%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016185/65 R15View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2015185/65 R15View

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