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Comparison: Nokian WR SUV 3 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 SUV 3 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 - 80% of Nokian WR SUV 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR SUV 3
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Number of tests
4
21
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
1.7
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
62
133

Wet

Wet
Nokian WR SUV 3
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Wet braking
Nokian WR SUV 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR SUV 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Wet handling
Nokian WR SUV 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR SUV 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR SUV 3
92%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%

Snow

Snow
Nokian WR SUV 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
85%
Snow braking
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR SUV 3
94%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
91%
Snow handling
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Lateral guidance on snow
Nokian WR SUV 3
90%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
92%
Snow traction
Nokian WR SUV 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
87%

Dry

Dry
Nokian WR SUV 3
95%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR SUV 3
87%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry braking
Nokian WR SUV 3
93%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry handling
Nokian WR SUV 3
100%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR SUV 3
80%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Comfort
Nokian WR SUV 3
75%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

Costs

Costs
Nokian WR SUV 3
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR SUV 3
60%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%

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