P11 of 12
Beat 9% of the field
Nokian SeasonProof Test Results
Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nokian SeasonProof averages a finish of 9th. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 93% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 16% across 6 tests.
- 8Independent tests
- 0Test wins
- 0Podium finishes
- 9thAverage finish
- 44%Field beaten on average
- 4Publications
8 tests, 2020 to 2024
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 44%
The latest test
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test P11 of 12
Record by discipline
Where the Nokian SeasonProof finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking - Cool | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Dry Braking | 8 | P11.1 of 19.1 | 41% | - |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Dry Handling Weak | 6 | P11.5 of 13.7 | 16% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 8 | P12.3 of 19.1 | 27% | - |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 2 | P7 of 10 | 34% | - |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 1 | P7 of 9 | 25% | - |
| Wet Handling | 6 | P10.7 of 13.7 | 23% | - |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P10.7 of 16.3 | 36% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 6 | P8.3 of 13.7 | 42% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P5.7 of 15.3 | 69% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking Strong | 6 | P1.8 of 13.7 | 93% | 3 |
| Snow Traction | 6 | P3.8 of 13.7 | 76% | 1 |
| Snow Handling | 6 | P2.8 of 13.3 | 85% | 2 |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P1 of 11 | 100% | 1 |
| Snow Slalom | 2 | P3.5 of 15.5 | 84% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P1 of 11 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 6 | P2.8 of 13.7 | 82% | 2 |
| Tyre Weight | 1 | P5 of 15 | 71% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P4.5 of 15.5 | 75% | - |
| Value | 2 | P5.5 of 15.5 | 68% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 | P5.5 of 13.7 | 67% | 1 |
| Fuel Consumption | 1 | P8 of 15 | 50% | - |
| Abrasion | 1 | P11 of 15 | 29% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nokian SeasonProof. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental AllSeasonContact
8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind
|
8 | 2 | 6 | - | 25% |
 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind
|
8 | 2 | 6 | - | 25% |
 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind
|
8 | 0 | 8 | - | 0% |
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
7 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 33% |
 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Michelin CrossClimate 2
6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind
Compare with CrossClimate 2 |
6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% |
 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind
|
5 | 3 | 2 | - | 60% |
 Vredestein Quatrac
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Nexen N Blue 4 Season
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Dunlop Sport All Season
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Kumho Solus 4S HA32
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Vredestein Quatrac Pro
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian WeatherProof Predecessor | 27 | 3 | 5th | 59% |
| Nokian SeasonProof This tyre | 8 | 0 | 9th | 44% |
| Nokian Seasonproof 2 Successor | 13 | 4 | 5th | 58% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 8 tests. Updated August 20, 2025.
The Nokian SeasonProof consistently excels in winter-oriented metrics and comfort while lagging notably in wet and dry performance. Across eight tests it repeatedly tops snow categories (often 1st place for snow braking/handling) and posts class-leading external noise and competitive rolling resistance. However, it is frequently bottom-tier in wet braking and handling, and often below average in dry braking/handling, which depresses its average overall position (8.5).
Overall, SeasonProof suits drivers prioritizing strong winter safety and quietness, but it trails the class leaders on rain-soaked and warm roads. Value and wear show decent-to-good results in some tests, but its consistent wet shortfall is a clear systemic weakness.
Performance Strengths
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Snow/Winter Performance
Strong
Details
- 1st place snow braking in 2024 test; 2nd snow slalom (+5.8% from best)
- 1st place snow braking/traction/handling in 2021 Auto Bild (all three snow tests led)
- 3rd snow braking and 1st snow handling & snow circle in 2021 Tyre Reviews
- 1st snow braking, 2nd snow traction/handling in 2021 AZ
- Top-4 across snow braking/traction/handling in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
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External Noise/Comfort
Strong
Details
- 1st place noise in 2024 test (70.1 dB)
- 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Bild (71.5 dB)
- 2nd place noise in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (67.1 dB)
- Subj. comfort 1st place in 2021 Tyre Reviews (10 points)
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Rolling Resistance/Efficiency
Moderate
Details
- 6/14 rolling resistance (+15.6% from best) in 2024 test
- 4/17 rolling resistance (+8.3% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild
- 1/9 rolling resistance in 2021 AZ
- 4/13 rolling resistance (+6.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
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Wear/Value (select tests)
Moderate
Details
- 2/16 wear (51,326 km) and 3/16 value (9.16 price/1000) in 2021 Auto Bild
- 7/15 wear (+25.7% from best) and 8/15 value in 2022 Auto Bild
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Snow traction
Strong
in 4 of 6 tests
Details
Convincing driving characteristics on ice and snow
- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2022)Excellent in the snow
- 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test (2021)very strong in the snow
- 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (2021)Best snow qualities
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Snow handling
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
good lateral guidance and short braking distances on ice and snow
- 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test (2024)Convincing driving characteristics on ice and snow
- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2022)convincing driving characteristics on snow
- 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2021)
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
good aquaplaning qualities
- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2022)reasonable aquaplaning resistance
- 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test (2021)good aquaplaning properties
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Rolling resistance
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
low rolling resistance
- 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test (2024)low rolling resistance
- 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (2021)low rolling resistance
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Performance (Braking/Handling/Aquaplaning)
Strong
Details
- 2024: wet braking 13/14 (+23.5%), wet handling 12/14 (+4%), wet circle 11/14; straight aqua 10/14
- 2022 Auto Bild: wet braking 15/17 (+21%), wet handling 10/17 (+7%), wet circle 12/17
- 2021 Tyre Reviews: wet braking 8/11 (+18%), wet handling 9/11 (+5.4%)
- 2021 AZ: wet braking 9/9 (+7.9%), wet braking cool 6/9 (+16.9%); repeated mentions of struggling at both temperatures
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV: wet braking 12/13 (+24.3%), wet handling 13/13 (+6.3%)
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Dry Performance (Braking/Handling)
Strong
Details
- 2024: dry braking 10/14 (+12%), dry handling 13/14 (+2.2%)
- 2022 Auto Bild: dry braking 16/17 (+26.8%), dry handling 12/17 (+2.9%)
- 2021 Auto Bild: dry braking 6/18 (+11%), dry handling 15/18 (+4.1%)
- 2021 Tyre Reviews: dry braking 7/11 (+10.7%), dry handling 8/11 (+3.8%)
- 2021 AZ: multiple last-place dry handling/braking in cool and warm (9/9)
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Price/Value Consistency
Minor
Details
- 2024: price 7/12 (+48.1% from best)
- 2022: price 11/15 (+45.2% from best)
- 2020: price 8/11 (+65.6% from best)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 4 of 6 tests
Details
extended braking distances on wet roads
- 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test (2024)Extended braking distances on wet and dry roads
- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2022)Long braking distances in the dry and wet
- 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test (2021)Long dry and wet braking distances
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 3 of 6 tests
Details
Extended braking distances on wet and dry roads
- 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2022)Long braking distances in the dry and wet
- 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test (2021)Long dry and wet braking distances
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Behaviour at the limit
Moderate
in 2 of 6 tests
Details
understeering handling on dry roads
- 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test (2024)understeer handling balance
- 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (2020)
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Dry handling
Minor
in 1 of 6 tests
Details
Understeer in the dry
- 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (2021)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Nokian SeasonProof (6 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Snow traction strength in 4 of 6 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Snow handling strength in 3 of 6 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Road noise strength in 2 of 6 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life strength in 1 of 6 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ice grip strength in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money strength in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 8
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2024 1 test
2022 2 tests
P6 of 15
Beat 64% of the field
P15 of 35
Beat 59% of the field
2021 4 tests
P5 of 16
Beat 67% of the field
P9 of 32
Beat 74% of the field
P7 of 9
Beat 25% of the field
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
The Nokian Seasonproof was excellent in the snow and had good levels of comfort, but the poor braking performance of the tyre in the wet and dry makes it a poor choice for a mild climate.
P7 of 9
Beat 25% of the field
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test
The new Nokian SeasonProof is very strong in the snow, and has a low rolling resistance, however it's not good enough in the wet.
2020 1 test
P8 of 11
Beat 30% of the field
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