Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter and Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appear in 7 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apollo Alnac 4G Winter if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 4 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.7 | 14.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 84.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.2 | Avg rank 13.5 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 19.6 | Avg rank 16.5 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 10.5 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 20.0 | Apollo Alnac 4G Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 13.5, compared to 14.2 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 11.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 16.5, compared to 19.6 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.5 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Apollo Alnac 4G Winter wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 20.0 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Alnac 4G Winter vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Alnac 4G Winter or Nexen Winguard Snow G3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 ranks better than the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Apollo Alnac 4G Winter shows better mileage performance than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Alnac 4G Winter appears in 3 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 in 4, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →