Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Premium2. Nokian WR A4 Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 vs. Nokian WR A4
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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 (80%) than Nokian (52%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has a better rating of 59% compared to 47% of the Nokian WR A4. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Nokian WR A4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 255/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Alpin PA4 and the WR A4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 94% of Nokian WR A4 has B rating.
| # | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 | Nokian WR A4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian WR A4 17.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WR A4 9.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Exemplary2. Nokian WR A4 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Satisfactory2. Nokian WR A4 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Nokian WR A4 72 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Not recommended | 4+ | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,6 | 9,2 | 9,9 | 10 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 Rating: Recommended | 7,7 | 8,1 | 8,4 | 7,2 | |||
| Nokian WR A4 Rating: Still recommended | 6,3 | 9,2 | 7,1 | 10 | |||
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