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 (89%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 59% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian WetProof has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France and
WetProof is made in Finland.
