Nokian WR Snowproof - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

20^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 15 winter tests, the Nokian WR Snowproof delivers a mixed profile: consistently strong in dry performance and efficiency/rolling resistance, but regularly hampered by weak wet grip and aquaplaning resistance. It shows competent snow/ice ability in earlier tests and subjective snow handling, yet later large comparative deficits in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning often drag overall rankings to mid-to-lower positions. Awards and placements cluster around midpack with occasional highs (wins in 2019 tests) and lows (last place in a demanding SUV test).

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2019 AMS SUV test
• 2nd place dry handling in 2021 Auto Bild (205/55 R16)
Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild 17-inch test
• 2nd place rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild (7.38 kg/t, +2.4% from best)
Snow & Ice Capability (subjective and braking) Moderate Details
• 1st overall and wins in ice braking and ice traction in 2019 Auto Center
• Top-tier snow handling (1st subjective) and 2nd snow braking in 2019 Auto Center
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• Noise 2nd/11 in 2019 AMS SUV test (69.7 dB, +0.6% from best)
• Mid-upper noise ranking 2019 Auto Bild (10/21, +2.8% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking & Handling Strong Details
• Wet braking 19/22 and wet handling 21/22 in 2021 Auto Bild
• Wet braking last (11/11) and wet handling last (11/11) in 2019 AMS SUV test (+15.7% braking, +6% handling)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Straight aquaplaning 15/15 in 2023 ADAC (+12.3% from best) with article noting it struggled
• Straight aquaplaning 19/20 in 2019 Auto Bild (+16% from best)
Value/Price Competitiveness Moderate Details
• Value 20/20 in 2019 Auto Bild (Price/1000 +53.4% from best)
• Value 13/15 in 2023 ADAC (+87.2% from best)
Snow Traction Consistency Minor Details
• Snow traction 15/15 in 2023 ADAC (+11.1% from best)
• Snow braking/traction midpack in 2021 Auto Bild (16/22 braking, 14/22 traction)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof offers only satisfactory steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring occasional corrections due to its elastic response. It tends to oversteer during dynam...

Weak:
Snow Traction, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking

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