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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nexen (34%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21. The first tyre test of Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Winguard Snow G3 WH21 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
60%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
72%
Wet Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
57%
Michelin ALPIN 6
65%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (88.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
43%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip 9+ (90.0%)
Dry Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
72%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Dry Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Best in category: Imperial SnowDragon UHP (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Snow Traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Snow Handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
52%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Michelin ALPIN 6
67%
Best in category: Dunlop SP Winter Response 2 (91.0%)
Ice Performance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Comfort & Noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (87.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (84.0%)
Economy
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
51%
Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
Best: Barum Polaris 5 (91.0%)
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (89.0%)

Performance spider chart

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