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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

9th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV - Official Image

Across three winter SUV tests, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV shows a polarized profile: excellent aquaplaning resistance and good subjective comfort/noise, but inconsistent snow capability and weak dry/wet braking. It excels at clearing standing water, often leading both straight and curved aquaplaning, yet repeatedly ranks near the back in braking disciplines. Snow performance varies by test: one test shows near-class-leading snow braking and strong subjective snow handling, while two others place it in the bottom tier for snow traction/braking. Overall, it lands mid-to-lower mid-pack driven by safety-critical braking deficits despite aquaplaning strengths.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+ named "aquaplaning champion")
    • 1st place straight and 1st curved aquaplaning in 2023 Tyre Reviews
    • 4th curved aquaplaning and 5th wet circle in 2024 AS (both within ~1-9% of best)
  • Subjective Comfort/Noise Moderate
    • 2nd subjective comfort and 3rd subjective noise in 2023 Tyre Reviews
    • 2nd place objective noise in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+0.1% from best)
  • Rolling Efficiency Moderate
    • 4th rolling resistance in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+4.3% from best)
    • 5th rolling resistance in 2024 AS (+11% from best)
  • Snow Braking (best-case potential) Minor
    • 2nd place snow braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+0.3% from best)
    • 2nd place subjective snow handling in 2023 Tyre Reviews
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking and Dry Performance Strong
    • 12th dry braking in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+20.2% from best) and 11th dry handling (+2.2%)
    • 9th dry braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+6.6% from best)
    • 8th dry braking in 2024 AS (+3.5% from best)
  • Wet Braking Strong
    • 11th wet braking in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+20.3% from best)
    • 10th wet braking in 2024 AS (+11.2% from best)
    • 6th wet braking in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+3.8% from best)
  • Snow Traction/Overall Snow Consistency Moderate
    • 12th snow traction and 11th snow handling in 2025 Auto Bild SUV
    • 9th snow braking and 9th snow traction in 2024 AS (+14% / +11.5% from best)
    • Mixed 2023: 2nd snow braking but 6th snow traction and 6th snow handling
  • Objective Noise (inconsistency) Minor
    • 8th objective noise in 2023 Tyre Reviews (+4.8% from best)
    • 2nd objective noise in 2025 Auto Bild SUV (+0.1% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

8
of 13
2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

As the test's undisputed aquaplaning champion, the NOKIAN Snowproof 2 SUV offers the highest safety reserves when driving through standing water. Testers noted it "verdrängt Wasser besonders gut" ...
Strong:
Noise, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Traction
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9
of 10
2024 AS SUV Winter Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUV

Good.
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Wet Braking
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5
of 9
2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

The new Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV almost matched the Pirelli overall on score, but did it in a totally different way. The Nokian was one of the best tyres in the snow, the very best in the deep water ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Snow Braking, Subj. Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking
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