Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Michelin ALPIN 6 (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%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 69% compared to 68% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 225/45 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin ALPIN 6 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and ALPIN 6 is made in Spain/Germany.