Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (2026)

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 (91%) than Nexen (47%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 49% 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.