Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 and Nokian Snowproof 2 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 Pilot Alpin 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 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 Pilot Alpin 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Snowproof 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.1 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4
Nokian Snowproof 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 | Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.8 121 | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 9.2 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 12.0 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.8 11 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Nokian Snowproof 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 7.5 | Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.2 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.6 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Nokian Snowproof 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 vs Nokian Snowproof 2
The Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.5 for the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 or Nokian Snowproof 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 ranks better than the Nokian Snowproof 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof 2 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Alpin 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 appears in 3 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof 2 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
