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Comparison: Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 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 30% of the Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7. The first tyre test of Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2022 225/45 R17 test, where both the WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 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 (4)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
74%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Wet Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
84%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.2%)
Dry Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
75%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
79%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Snow Traction
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
91%
Snow Handling
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Snow Circle Cornering
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.7%)
Ice Performance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (86.5%)
Comfort & Noise
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
91%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
95%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Noise Interior
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
88%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.5%)
Economy
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
61%
Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
Michelin ALPIN 6
86%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Mileage
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
98%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (98.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (88.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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