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Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Barum Polaris 5 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 vs. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

General comparison
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Nokian WR Snowproof

WR Snowproof

41%
R14 - R20
42 Sizes
14 Tests
Best: #5
Worst: #20
Avg: 11.1
Latest: 2023
Best rating: Satisfactory
lowcost
Barum Polaris 5

Polaris 5

63%
R13 - R19
63 Sizes
13 Tests
Best: #9
Worst: #26
Avg: 15.2
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Good
Worst rating: Sufficient
premium
Michelin ALPIN 6

ALPIN 6

63%
R15 - R20
42 Sizes
31 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 4.4
Latest: 2024
Best rating: Exemplary
Worst rating: -
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BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2

G-FORCE WINTER 2

81%
R14 - R19
63 Sizes
23 Tests
Best: #1
Worst: #13
Avg: 6.7
Latest: 2025
Best rating: Very good
Worst rating: Good

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2021 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
54%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
59%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
74%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Wet Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
60%
Barum Polaris 5
62%
Michelin ALPIN 6
74%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
63%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (93.5%)
Wet Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
41%
Barum Polaris 5
56%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
81%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (98.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
58%
Barum Polaris 5
63%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
73%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (89.5%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR Snowproof
55%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
79%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (97.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR Snowproof
57%
Barum Polaris 5
58%
Michelin ALPIN 6
63%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
76%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (97.0%)
Best in category: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (90.9%)
Dry Performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
69%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
59%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Dry Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
63%
Best: Dunlop Winter Response 2 (89.0%)
Dry Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Barum Polaris 5
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
55%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (88.0%)
Best in category: Dunlop Winter Response 2 (89.0%)
Snow Performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
63%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
78%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
85%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Snow Braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Barum Polaris 5
86%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
Best: BF Goodrich g-Force Winter 2 (91.0%)
Snow Traction
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Barum Polaris 5
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Best: General Tire Altimax Winter 3 (89.0%)
Snow Handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
65%
Barum Polaris 5
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
96%
Best: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (96.0%)
Snow Circle Cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
42%
Barum Polaris 5
67%
Michelin ALPIN 6
67%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
Best: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (100.0%)
Best in category: General Tire Altimax Winter 3 (88.0%)
Ice Performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Ice Braking Abs
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ (91.0%)
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Barum Polaris 5
87%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best in category: Michelin Alpin 6 (87.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Nokian WR Snowproof
74%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
70%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
75%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR Snowproof
75%
Barum Polaris 5
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
71%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
78%
Best: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (88.0%)
Noise Interior
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Barum Polaris 5
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Vredestein Wintrac (80.0%)
Ride Comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof
71%
Barum Polaris 5
61%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (90.0%)
Best in category: Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452 (84.0%)
Economy
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Barum Polaris 5
85%
Barum
Polaris 5
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
64%
BFGoodrich
G-FORCE WINTER 2
Rolling Resistance
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Barum Polaris 5
91%
Michelin ALPIN 6
64%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
56%
Mileage
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Barum Polaris 5
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
96%
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
71%
Best: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (96.0%)
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (89.0%)

Dimensions and prices

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