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185-235/45-65 R15-19 21 sizes 2023 Winter rated

Nokian Snowproof 2

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The Nokian Snowproof 2 is a premium-touring winter tyre that feels refined and reassuring in everyday driving, with drivers praising its quietness, comfort and confident grip. It stands out most for strong aquaplaning resistance and very good efficiency, making it well-suited to wet, changeable winter roads. Real-world feedback is notably positive overall, with many owners reporting secure braking and good wear for the money. However, independent tests suggest its ultimate ice and snow braking/traction can lag behind the best winter rivals in tougher conditions.

8.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
91%
Wet Grip
95%
Road Feedback
90%
Handling
61%
Wear
90%
Comfort
90%
Buy again
93%
Snow Grip
93%
Ice Grip
87%
7 Reviews
88% Average
11,462 miles driven
4 Tests (avg: 11th)
Nokian Snowproof 2

Nokian Snowproof 2

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
8.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 30 Jan 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Wet
80.4
2x / 9 tests
Value
69.4
0.38x / 4 tests
Snow
68.3
1.5x / 6 tests
Dry
62.4
1.2x / 3 tests
Comfort
47.8
0.29x / 3 tests
Ice
40
1.26x / 1 test
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
72.2
10 tests
Traction
54.6
2 tests
Handling
42.9
3 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 4
Publications: 4
Period: 2024 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 7
Avg Rating: 87.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.55
History Points: 6
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.8 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 8 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.1 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test Die Reifentester 2025 215/55 R17 7/8 12 metrics
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tyres for 2024 Teknikens Varld 2024 225/50 R17 5/17 0 metrics
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 6/12 12 metrics
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 27/55 2 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
4
Tests
11th
Average
5th
Best
27th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17 • 2025
7th/8
Nokian’s Snowproof 2 faces stiff competition but still earns good results for snow braking and traction. It is the undisputed aquaplaning champion, topping both longitudinal and lateral tests. Its weakness is in the “summer” disciplines; wet and dry handling and dry braking lag behind Continental. It still receives a good overall score, making it a solid winter choice.
2024 Winter 55 Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
27th/55
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
6th/12
The Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 demonstrates mixed performance across different driving conditions. On dry roads, it shows slight weaknesses in precision and steering feedback, requiring minor corrections to maintain the desired path. Its performance in sudden evasive maneuvers is not entyrely convincing, with a tendency to oversteer. However, it achieves good dry braking distances. On wet surfaces, the tyre performs well overall, with good results in aquaplaning resistance and handling, though narrowly missing a good rating in wet braking. Its weakest performance is on winter roads, where it achieves good snow braking but only satisfactory results in traction and handling due to average grip levels and suboptimal force combination. Ice braking is below average. Environmentally, the tyre's performance is mixed, with below-average projected mileage but good wear resistance and efficiency due to low weight and fuel consumption. Overall, the Nokian Tyres Snowproof 2 excels on wet roads but has room for improvement on dry and winter surfaces, as well as in terms of longevity.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 88 T C B 68
195/65R15 91 T C B 69
195/65R15 95 T XL B B 69
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H C B 69
205/55R16 91 T C B 69
205/60R16 96 H XL C B 69
215/60R16 99 H XL C B 69
205/55R16 94 H XL B B 69
17 inch
205/50R17 93 V XL C B 69
205/50R17 93 H XL C B 69
215/55R17 98 H XL C B 69
215/55R17 94 H D B 69
225/45R17 91 H C B 69
225/50R17 98 H XL C B 69
225/50R17 94 H C B 69
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Review Summary

Based on 7 user reviews

Drivers rate the Nokian Snowproof 2 very highly, praising confident snow traction, secure dry/wet grip, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many note premium-like refinement with low noise and good braking, plus surprisingly good wear and strong value. A few mention slightly softer steering/handling feel, and one urban user highlights expected limitations on polished ice for a Central European winter tyre, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.

Strengths
  • Snow traction
  • Ride comfort
  • Low noise
  • Dry and wet grip
  • Braking performance
  • Tread wear/longevity
  • Value for money

Top 3 Nokian Snowproof 2 Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Ford Mk5 Mondeo 2.0 (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Tires on snow / ice behave very well, in the dry you can feel that the tire flexes on fast turns but for normal driving it is enough
driving comfort good
wear after a whole winter ( about 3000 miles) is small
definitely recommend
Ask a question | Helpful 787
April 6, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Hyundai i30 (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 4,000 average miles
A high-performance, quiet tire that offers efficient braking in all weather conditions.
Ask a question | Helpful 768
April 17, 2025
Given 96% while driving a Volvo V50 estate (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Great winter tires for the price! Very comfortable and low noise level. Feel great on the highway. Drive in the snow without any problems. Used them all winter with no issues. Excellent wear.
Ask a question | Helpful 760
March 15, 2025
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Latest Nokian Snowproof 2 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 81% while driving a Renault megane 4 hb (205/55 R16) on for 62 miles
For me it was snowprof 1 good enough this tire is even better, more grip plus safer.
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January 18, 2026
Given 85% while driving a BMW X1 2.0d Sdrive (225/50 R17) on mostly town for 300 average miles
I live in an urban area in Latvia and mostly drive in the city. Winters have become milder now, and the roads are cleaned and salted well, so I went for Central European winter tyres instead of Nordic friction or studded ones. I was planning to buy a set of new Hankook i*cept RS3, but then a bargain deal came up: slightly used Nokian Snowproof 2 98H XL, used just for one winter, almost new condition.
I’ve been driving on them for a month now (-2 C..+5 C) with a couple of snowfalls. I can’t complain about grip on tarmac - no issues experienced in dry or wet. I think these tyres are more comfort-oriented than sporty in terms of handling. Steering feel has become just a smidge more numb. On the other hand, ride comfort has improved. The ride feels premium and quiet. Small bumps and road joints are soaked up well. Nokian Snowproof 2 is definitely better for comfort than my previous tyres - Fulda Kristall Control HP2.
The grip on freshly fallen snow is pretty good and assured. Tried a few RWD slides with DSC off, very controllable. Also, the Snowproof 2 are remarkably confident for slushy city driving conditions. However, when I needed to drive on an icy gravel road - not a pleasant experience; definitely a weak spot for this type of tyre. On polished snow/ice don’t expect much, drive carefully and smoothly, then the tyres are somewhat predictable. Ice braking and acceleration are acceptable, but handling on ice tends to be understeery. In fact, while driving on an icy forest road I had to do gentle left-foot braking into the turns to prevent understeer even at 20 mph. If you often need to drive on ice, Central European winter tyres are not the right choice.
The Nokian Snowproof 2 is one of the less expensive premium winter tyres, but not far behind high-cost top-tier rivals. I’m satisfied overall.
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Ask a question | Helpful 218
December 3, 2025
Check out how the BEST all seasons tyres perform against premium summer and winter tyres!
Given 100% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class Estate (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Put Nokian snowproof 2 on a Mercedes E250D s210 with rear-wheel drive. It was used for one season in deep snow and in the mountains. For me, these tires are the best. When testing in the mountains with deep snow, the Mercedes climbed higher than a VW GOLF with front-wheel drive, also with winter tires but of a different brand, which surprised everyone present. Now I bought the same model tires for a VW New beetle.
Ask a question | Helpful 207
November 2, 2025
Given 100% while driving a Lancia Delta 1.8 Di Turrbo (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 100 average miles
Bought the V rated Nokian tyres as the new Pirelli was not available at my size; not had a chane to drive them in anything but dry conditions for now but am extremely impressed till now; excellent feel, handling, roadholding, comfort and very silent
Ask a question | Helpful 800
November 7, 2024