Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Alpin 6 and Nokian WR SUV 3 appear in 20 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 Michelin Alpin 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
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 Nokian WR SUV 3 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Alpin 6 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Alpin 6 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 19 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.9 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.6 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Alpin 6
Nokian WR SUV 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Alpin 6 | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 3410 | Avg rank 5.5 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 351 | Avg rank 6.5 | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.5 211 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.5 1 | No data | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 432 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.5 331 | No data | Michelin Alpin 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.4 43 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.5 for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.5 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.1 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Michelin Alpin 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Alpin 6 vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Alpin 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Alpin 6 or Nokian WR SUV 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Alpin 6 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR SUV 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Alpin 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR SUV 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR SUV 3 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 Nokian WR SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Alpin 6 appears in 19 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
