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Comparison: Nokian WR A4 vs. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (2026)

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 (91%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR A4 and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian WR A4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 255/35 R19 test, where both the WR A4 and the Pilot Alpin PA4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Nokian WR A4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 90% of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 has C rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR A4
Michelin
Pilot Alpin PA4
Number of tests
6
7
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
9.8
3.6
Latest test
2020
2019
Available sizes
59
116

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 16 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
97%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Dry braking
Nokian WR A4
98%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
98%
Dry handling
Nokian WR A4
95%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
84%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR A4
78%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
93%
Wet braking
Nokian WR A4
87%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR A4
91%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Wet handling
Nokian WR A4
88%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR A4
75%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
93%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Snow braking
Nokian WR A4
95%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR A4
91%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Snow handling
Nokian WR A4
90%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Snow traction
Nokian WR A4
94%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
94%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
97%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR A4
95%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
95%
Comfort
Nokian WR A4
93%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
99%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
94%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR A4
99%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
94%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019255/35 R19View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2017225/40 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2017225/45 R18View

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