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Comparison: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21Budget
NexenNexen

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

3.8
R13 – R17
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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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 PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 38% of the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21.

Test Profile

Nexen
Winguard Snow G3 WH21
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
5
21
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
16.4
1.7
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
64
133

Wet

Wet
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
40%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet circle cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
63%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%

Snow

Snow
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow traction
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow cornering
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Dry

Dry
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry driving behavior
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%

Comfort

Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
97%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
46%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Ice

Ice
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%

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