Segment
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Premium2. Nokian Snowproof 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 7 has a better rating of 83% compared to 69% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Snowproof 2 and the ALPIN 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 7 also have B wet ratings.
| # | Nokian Snowproof 2
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| Dimensions | R15 - R19 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Very good2. Nokian Snowproof 2 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin ALPIN 7 Good2. Nokian Snowproof 2 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 788 | ||||||
| Nokian Snowproof 2 Rating: Good | 757 | ||||||
| Michelin Alpin 7 Rating: Good | 770 | ||||||
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