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.

#	Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 /30%	Michelin ALPIN 6 /63%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

Dimensions	R15 - R20	R15 - R20
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Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

/30%

Michelin ALPIN 6

/63%

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Dimensions

R15 - R20

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Segment

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Premium

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 91

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 76

Number of tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 31x

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 13x

Best position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 1.

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 7.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 13.

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 27.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 4.35

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 12.85

Year of the last test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 2024

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 2023

Best rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Exemplary

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 Good

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Good

Wet

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

83%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

74

Wet circle cornering

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 84%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 83%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 76%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 55%

Wet handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 71%

Wet braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 84%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 77%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 B

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Snow

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

85%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

77

Snow braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 85%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 83%

Snow handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 77%

Snow traction

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 91%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 77%

Snow cornering

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 77%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

80%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

70

Rolling resistance

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 73%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 60%

Mileage

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 98%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 62%

Price/value

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 88%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 68%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 C

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

91

Michelin
ALPIN 6

82%

Exterior noise

1. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 95%

2. Michelin ALPIN 6 77%

Comfort

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 86%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 ?

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Michelin
ALPIN 6

84%

Nexen
WinGuard Sport 2 WU7

76

Dry braking

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 88%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 76%

Dry handling

1. Michelin ALPIN 6 80%

2. Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 75%

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2022 225/45 R17

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	103,6	108,3	100,2	102,1
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	98,6	100,6	97,3	97,8
Michelin Alpin 6	101,5	105,2	97,7	100,5
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,8	25,4
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7	36,3	26,4
Michelin Alpin 6	34,1	26,4
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	2+	2+
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Rating: Good	2-	2	2	3+
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	2	2+	2+
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ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 WU7 Rating: Satisfactory	2,8	2,8	2,6	2,1	2,7	3,0
Michelin Alpin 6 Rating: Good	2,3	2,1	2,4	2,2	3,1	1,5
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