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    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 and Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appear in 6 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 Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Nexen Winguard Snow G3 if

    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used24
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.914.0
    Latest test20182024
    Tire Lab Score91.984.8

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    84.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Latitude Alpin 2Nexen Winguard Snow G3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 13.5
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    Avg rank 16.5
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Avg rank 8.8
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 20.0
    Nexen Winguard Snow G3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Avg rank 6.5
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    💧 Wet: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 13.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 16.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.8 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 20.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 6.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 or Nexen Winguard Snow G3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 ranks better than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 in 4.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →