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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 D4 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (63%) of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
26
21
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.0
1.7
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
82
133

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR D4
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Nokian WR D4
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry performance
Nokian WR D4
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR D4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Dry handling
Nokian WR D4
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR D4
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR D4
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR D4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR D4
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet braking
Nokian WR D4
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Nokian WR D4
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR D4
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR D4
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet performance
Nokian WR D4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
83%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR D4
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Nokian WR D4
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Nokian WR D4
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Nokian WR D4
91%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow performance
Nokian WR D4
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR D4
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR D4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR D4
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Interior noise
Nokian WR D4
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%
Comfort
Nokian WR D4
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR D4
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR D4
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR D4
99%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Price/value
Nokian WR D4
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Ice

Ice
Nokian WR D4
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Nokian WR D4
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR D4
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

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