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Nokian Line SUV

The Nokian Line SUV is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 65% from 9 owner reviews 11% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P4 of 11 · 2017 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 135,500miles driven
  • 4professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Nokian Line SUV

6.7/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 65% 33% 38%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 39% 6.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2017 2017 ACE SUV Summer Tyre Test ACE · 215/60 R17 P4 / 11 Placing only
  2. 2017 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 215/65 R16 P4 / 15 Placing only
  3. 2016 2016 Off Road Summer SUV Tyre Test Off Road · 215/65 R16 P2 / 6 Placing only
  4. 2016 2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17 P6 / 9 Placing only

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Line SUV averages a finish of 4th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
2nd Best
6th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20162017

Finishing position in each test

Every independent test of the Nokian Line SUV, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20172017 ACE SUV Summer Tyre TestACE · 215/60 R17P4 / 11
20172017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre TestADAC · 215/65 R16P4 / 15
20162016 Off Road Summer SUV Tyre TestOff Road · 215/65 R16P2 / 6
20162016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/60 R17P6 / 9

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Nokian Line SUV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nokian Line SUV is expected to last around 26,125 miles (42,044 km).
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian Line SUV?
Owners rate the Nokian Line SUV 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Nokian Line SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian Line SUV 4.6 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 9,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian Line SUV again?
11% of owners say they would buy the Nokian Line SUV again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What owners say

Across 9 owner ratings the Nokian Line SUV averages 65%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 4.6. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 33% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 65%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 74%
  • Handling 74%
  • Road Feedback 71%
  • Comfort 68%
  • Wear 46%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 51%

“The tyres came fitted on the car when I bought her second hand a year before. The tyres were almost new and were advertised to be at 90%. I drove them about 10 000 km. My driving stile is a little more sporty then...”

  • Mercedes Benz GLK 350 4Matic
  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 963 found this helpful
Most critical 51%

“I purchased x4 of these which I thought were quite cheap for what I thought was a good mid-range brand. Nokian love to let you know that they've got the furthest north tyre test facility in the world. Therefore, during...”

  • Toyota RAV4
  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 914 found this helpful
Longest term 60%

“Initially OK, but after approx 40,000 easy motorway miles over 5 years, the tyres are splitting between the circumferential grooves and have failed inspection, despite still having 3 to 4mm of thread remaining.”

  • Toyota Hilux Surf (1KZ TE)
  • 40,000 miles
Read full review → 872 found this helpful

All 9 Nokian Line SUV reviews

Score spread across 9 written reviews
51%
Member
The tyres came fitted on the car when I bought her second hand a year before. The tyres were almost new and were advertised to be at 90%. I drove them about 10 000 km. My driving stile is a little more sporty then averege and I tend to corner harder so there is no supprise that the tread wears out quckly but with these tyres the wear is a little too quick. At last, I think, the tyres ware worn down to about 60%.
One summer night on a dry hiway I had a terrifying incident trying to avoid a high speed crash. I was forced to make an abrupt manoeuvre that made the car skidding several times from side to side. While there was no damage to the car itself, later I notticed the tyres started to wobble a bit at low speeds, and that gradually started to go from bad to worse. Finally I had to replace them as the rear wheel tyres were internally damaged and out of shape. While the tyres didn't broke apart I don't think it's a good idea to buy the same model again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 963
60%
Member
Initially OK, but after approx 40,000 easy motorway miles over 5 years, the tyres are splitting between the circumferential grooves and have failed inspection, despite still having 3 to 4mm of thread remaining.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 872
51%
Member
I purchased x4 of these which I thought were quite cheap for what I thought was a good mid-range brand. Nokian love to let you know that they've got the furthest north tyre test facility in the world. Therefore, during our recent snow, I thought these SUV branded tyres would at least be respectable, but no. There's terrible! Literally no grip in my 4x4 unless I drive at a ridiculously slow crawl. As for ride comfort, as another reviewer has stated these are really really hard and very loud!.. you can feel every bump and the loudness is so bad it gives me a headache. The previous tyres were no-name budgets and they were so much more comfortable and quieter than these. What was a calm, relaxing 4x4 to drive is now the opposite. I will say however, these are great for cutting through standing water, I've had no aquaplaning even in the deepest of water. Dry weather performance is just... Meh. I would say they break any better than budget tyres. It's a real shame, as I had high hopes for this tyre. I guess I know why they're so cheap now.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 914

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89%
Member
Volvo XC70 AWD better and quieter than Pirelli Scorpians they replaced. Car is heavy with high center of gravity but these tyres make high speed driving safe and the braking distance is improved noticeably. Liked them so much bought a set of Nokian Winter tyres. Hence summer tyres have lasted four seasons and still have a couple of thousand miles in them. Chech pressure regularly and rotate tyres front to back. These have proved quiet on good surfaces and returned great mpg and comfort. They are cheaper than many comparable makes. The winter tyres are fantastic too.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 827
69%
Member
As usual a very thight fit to get them on the rims, so be aware if your ride is bumpy, it might be that they do not sit correct on the rim. When properly done, they are accurate circular.
Grip is absolutely approved. On my Pajero Sport they perform beautiful in all conditions on tarmac.
Except from wear. Approx 5mm left after less than 10.000KM is not pleasing at all.
Still, I consider these next time. Never I had better all-purpose-tyres. At 100KM/h and full brake (newly serviced quality brake parts) the ABS hardly work at all, and the 2 ton car stops really fast, at dry lukewarm tarmac. In wet they slip a tiny bit, but better than several premium tyres. Turns, curves and hills are all done excactly as I want them to, no surprising understeer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 875
54%
Member
Very, very loud and they ride hard, really hard, even at 2.2 bar (the lower limit of the tyres). You literally feel every bump on the road. I bought them last year and drove them on a Mitsubishi Outlander XL. Had to replace 3 tie-rod ends on the front suspension (2 left, 1 right) in 4 months. Also, the brakes started rattling (the holes where the slide pins go widened and changed shape from circle to ellipse). On top of that, for such a hard tyre, it wears super fast.
This winter I got Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 and oh boy, the difference is night and day. They ride super quiet and very soft, a total pleasure... unlike the Nokians, which I plan to replace every minute now, because I can't stand how bad they ride.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 980
54%
Member
At first I was very pleased. The tires run silent with excellent grip.
I use the car to make longer trips in modest speed, Rarely over 100 km/h
After 1500 km three of the tires turned oval, they "separated".
Sent the tires to Nokian but they did not recognize my complaint. They could see that the tires was oval but they were not to blame!?
I've been driving my car the same way for 15 years, 200000 km. Not even ONE tyre has turned into an egg. With Nokian i got THREE.

Never Nokian again!



This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 642
73%
Member
Only positive words for grip and handling but very fast wear, after 25000 kilometers there is 1mm of tread left.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 645
74%
Member
Excellent tire for the first 20000km. Very comfortable ride, excellent handling in both dry and wet, low rolling resistance.

However things change in the negative direction after 20k, even though there is plenty of tread (6mm) left. Especially the emergency braking suffers dramatically and they get noisier. Now that two of them went out of round and can't be balanced successfully, I will have to get rid of them way earlier than expected.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 709
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