Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 73 · 5 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Michelin Alpin 7 — 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 3 + 13 road tests and 5 + 12 owner reviews. How we score
Alpin 7 is ahead, 82–71
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Alpin 7 +778Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 69 75 Reviews found online 76 82 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 88% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 99% 100% Snowproof 2 SUV: 60% × 68.6 + 40% × 75.7 = 71
Alpin 7: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 82 = 78
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82
Wet
Alpin 7 +486Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 84 86 Reviews found online 80 87 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 85% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 97% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 88% 92% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% Snowproof 2 SUV: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 80.1 = 82
Alpin 7: 60% × 86 + 40% × 87 = 86
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65
Snow
Alpin 7 +1681Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 13 tests 60 82 Reviews found online 72 80 Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 98% Snow Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 96% Snowproof 2 SUV: 60% × 59.8 + 40% × 71.7 = 65
Alpin 7: 60% × 81.6 + 40% × 79.9 = 81
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66
Comfort
Alpin 7 +1581Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 77 Reviews found online 65 85 Snowproof 2 SUV: 40% × 68.1 (est.) + 60% × 65.3 = 66
Alpin 7: 40% × 76.8 + 60% × 84.6 = 81
No road tests of comfort for Snowproof 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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71
Noise
Alpin 7 +273Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 10 tests 74 77 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 100% 100% Snowproof 2 SUV: 60% × 74.1 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
Alpin 7: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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66
Treadwear
Alpin 7 +1985Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 3 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 65 89 Snowproof 2 SUV: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 65.3 = 66
Alpin 7: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 88.5 = 85
No road tests of treadwear for Snowproof 2 SUV. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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73
Handling (owners)
Alpin 7 +1083Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Reviews found online 73 83 -
73
Efficiency
Alpin 7 +1588Why this score
Source Snowproof 2 SUV Alpin 7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 12 tests 73 88 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 96% 100%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Michelin Alpin 7 |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 82 |
| Dry | 71 | 78 |
| Wet | 82 | 86 |
| Snow | 65 | 81 |
| Comfort | 66 | 81 |
| Noise | 71 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 88 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Snowproof 2 SUV
82
/ 100
Alpin 7
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 1 tests that ran both, Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Alpin 7 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Snowproof 2 SUV | Alpin 7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 88% | 97% | −8.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −1.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 85% | +14.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 97% | +3.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 88% | 92% | −4.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% | 99% | −2.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 99% | −0.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 89% | 98% | −9.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 100% | −1.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 89% | 96% | −6.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% | 100% | −4.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 | #3/11 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test · 235/50 R 19 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Snowproof 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptional grip and security in heavy rain, standing water, and slush
- Reliable and controlled performance during severe snowstorms and hill starts
- Precise dry handling and reduced body roll thanks to reinforced sidewalls
Cons
- Noticeable increase in fuel consumption
- Becomes extremely noisy as the tires age
- Significant reduction in snow traction once the tread wears down to around 5 mm
Tire B 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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | B · Michelin Alpin 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 45 | 43 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 12 | 12 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
82
/ 100
Michelin Alpin 7
Winner: Michelin Alpin 7 — better treadwear, snow and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin 7 scores 85 vs 66 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Alpin 7 scores 81 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Alpin 7 scores 81 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Alpin 7 scores 88 vs 73 on efficiency.
Tire A · Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Alpin 7
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Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Which is better in the wet, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 86 vs 82 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 78 vs 71 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 81 vs 65 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 81 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 85 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Snowproof 2 SUV or Alpin 7?
Michelin Alpin 7, 88 vs 73 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