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Michelin Alpin 7 vs Nokian Snowproof 3P — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 12 + 3 road tests and 11 + 0 owner reviews. How we score

Alpin 7 leads, 80–76 Narrow edge

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Michelin Alpin 7
Tire AMichelin

Alpin 7

Winter

± 4

Tests 81 · 12 tests Owners 82 · 11 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autozurnal Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Nokian Snowproof 3P
Tire BNokian

Snowproof 3P

Winter tire

± 7

Tests 77 · 3 tests Owners – · none yet

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test (dry braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Alpin 7 +3
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 3 tests7675
    Reviews found online80≈ 71 (est.)
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–296%100%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%97%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–086%82%

    Alpin 7: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 79.5 = 77

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 71.1 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of dry for Snowproof 3P. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 86

    Wet

    Snowproof 3P +1
    87
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 3 tests8691
    Reviews found online85≈ 82 (est.)
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–285%96%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–291%98%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–180%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–295%99%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–295%100%

    Alpin 7: 60% × 86.2 + 40% × 84.6 = 86

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 90.8 + 40% × 81.7 (est.) = 87

    No owner ratings of wet for Snowproof 3P. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).

  3. 81

    Snow

    Alpin 7 +7
    74
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 3 tests8276
    Reviews found online78≈ 72 (est.)
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–196%97%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–197%98%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–097%97%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–096%95%
    Snow Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–180%90%

    Alpin 7: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 78.2 = 81

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 72.1 (est.) = 74

    No owner ratings of snow for Snowproof 3P. The owner half is estimated from its road-test score, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 78

    Comfort

    Alpin 7 +22
    56
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests7243
    Reviews found online83≈ 64 (est.)
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–078%67%

    Alpin 7: 40% × 71.8 + 60% × 82.5 = 78

    Snowproof 3P: 40% × 42.8 + 60% × 64.4 (est.) = 56

    No owner ratings of comfort for Snowproof 3P. The owner half is the owners’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 72

    Noise

    Snowproof 3P +1
    73
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests7578
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%99%

    Alpin 7: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 72

    Snowproof 3P: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 84

    Treadwear

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests82–
    Reviews found online86–

    Alpin 7: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 86.4 = 84

  7. 80

    Handling (owners)

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Reviews found online80–
  8. 87

    Efficiency

    Alpin 7 +11
    76
    Why this score
    SourceAlpin 7Snowproof 3P
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 3 tests8776
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%93%
Scores at a glance
CategoryMichelin Alpin 7Nokian Snowproof 3P
Relative Score 80 76
Dry 77 74
Wet 86 87
Snow 81 74
Comfort 78 56
Noise 72 73
Treadwear 84 –
Handling (owners) 80 –
Efficiency 87 76

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Headline score
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Alpin 7

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Snowproof 3P

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Michelin Alpin 7 finished ahead 0 times and Nokian Snowproof 3P 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryAlpin 7Snowproof 3PΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 100% −3.5 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Dry Handling Dry 99% 97% +2.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 86% 82% +4.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 85% 96% −11.2 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% 98% −7.1 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Braking Wet 95% 99% −4.3 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Circle Wet 97% 100% −3.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Wet Handling Wet 95% 100% −4.7 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 80% 100% −20.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Braking Snow 96% 97% −1.0 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Snow Handling Snow 97% 98% −0.3 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Snow Handling (tester's mark) Snow 80% 90% −10.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Slalom Snow 97% 97% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Snow Traction Snow 96% 95% +1.0 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 78% 67% +11.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test · 205/45 R 17
Noise Noise 99% 99% −0.4 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% 93% +6.9 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #4/6 #3/6 – 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Al Volante Winter Tyre Test · 235/60 R18

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Alpin 7

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and bump absorption
  • Class-leading low noise levels, often compared to summer tires
  • Strong traction and stability on snow and slush

Cons

  • Handling can feel slightly 'floaty' or soft due to sidewall flex
  • Not suitable for extreme Nordic winter conditions (deep ice/heavy snow)
  • Dry braking distances may feel slightly longer compared to dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the Alpin 7 review

Tire B Snowproof 3P

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Alpin 7 B · Nokian Snowproof 3P
CategoryWinterWinter tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4350
Rim diameters15″ – 20″17″ – 21″
Sizes in common1515

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Alpin 7

Nokian Snowproof 3P

Narrow edge: Michelin Alpin 7 — better comfort, efficiency and snow. Where the Nokian Snowproof 3P is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Alpin 7 scores 78 vs 56 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Alpin 7 scores 87 vs 76 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin Alpin 7 scores 81 vs 74 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Alpin 7 scores 77 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is dry braking

Nokian Snowproof 3P won 2 of 2 shared dry braking tests.

Tire A · Michelin Alpin 7
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Tire B · Nokian Snowproof 3P
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Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Which is better in the wet, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Neither, by our numbers: 86 vs 87 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Michelin Alpin 7, 77 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Michelin Alpin 7, 81 vs 74 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Michelin Alpin 7, 78 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which rolls more easily, Alpin 7 or Snowproof 3P?

Michelin Alpin 7, 87 vs 76 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology