Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 and Michelin Alpin 6 appear in 22 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Gislaved Nord Frost 200 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 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 Michelin Alpin 6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 19 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.3 | 95.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Gislaved Nord Frost 200
Michelin Alpin 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 | Michelin Alpin 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.7 11 | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Gislaved Nord Frost 200 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 5.5 331 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
💧 Wet: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
☀️ Dry: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.7 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
❄️ Snow: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Gislaved Nord Frost 200 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
🔋 Efficiency: Gislaved Nord Frost 200 vs Michelin Alpin 6
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gislaved Nord Frost 200 or Michelin Alpin 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gislaved Nord Frost 200 ranks better than the Michelin Alpin 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Alpin 6 shows better mileage performance than the Gislaved Nord Frost 200.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gislaved Nord Frost 200 appears in 3 independent tests, Michelin Alpin 6 in 19.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →