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Comparison: Nokian WR C3 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Nokian WR C3Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR C3

R14 – R17
VS
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0
R16 – R22
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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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR C3 was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Nokian WR C3 has E wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR C3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
1
21
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
7.0
1.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
23
133

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR C3
31%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Nokian WR C3
25%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR C3
25%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet handling
Nokian WR C3
33%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR C3
96%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow handling
Nokian WR C3
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR C3
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR C3
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR C3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry braking
Nokian WR C3
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Nokian WR C3
53%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR C3
62%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR C3
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Interior noise
Nokian WR C3
50%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR C3
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR C3
43%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

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