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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. Michelin ALPIN 7

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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR C3 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin ALPIN 7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Nokian WR C3 has E wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
Michelin
ALPIN 7
Number of tests
1
6
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
7.0
3.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
23
62

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
Michelin ALPIN 7
78%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin ALPIN 7
87%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
90%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
85%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
88%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
Michelin ALPIN 7
80%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
Michelin ALPIN 7
83%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
Michelin ALPIN 7
86%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
Michelin ALPIN 7
84%
Interior noise
Nokian WR C3
50%
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%

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