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Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof 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%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 41% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof 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 Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR Snowproof
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
14
21
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
11.1
1.7
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
60
133

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR Snowproof
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR Snowproof
70%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dry performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow traction
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%
Snow braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
82%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
72%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow acceleration
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Snow performance
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR Snowproof
64%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Wet braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
68%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR Snowproof
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Mileage
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Price/value
Nokian WR Snowproof
69%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Interior noise
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Ice

Ice
Nokian WR Snowproof
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
65%
Ice braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
77%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
30%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
81%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View

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