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Nokian WeatherProof SUV

Replaced by the Nokian SeasonProof SUV

The Nokian WeatherProof SUV is a Premium Touring All Season tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 11 owner reviews 89% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P4 of 7 · 2019 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Wet Dry, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 60,353miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 15sizes available

Tyre Reviews Score

Nokian WeatherProof SUV

8.0/10

Better than 55% of all-season tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 11 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2018-2019 58% 90%
Owner reviews11 owner reviews · rated 79% 28% 10%
Combined 55% 8.0

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 76% 30% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 13% 24% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 88% 22% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 13% –
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 6% 7% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 27% 5% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 70% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 46% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 89% of the test figure. The other 11% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2019 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19 P4 / 7
  2. 2018 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18 P3 / 8

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV averages a finish of 4th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
3rd Best
4th Worst
The latest test

2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test P4 of 7

Strong: Snow Braking, Snow Handling Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance Winner: Vredestein Quatrac 5

Every independent test of the Nokian WeatherProof SUV, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20192019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R19P4 / 7
20182018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18P3 / 8
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range15 sizes available

215-255Width50-70Profile16-19Rim100-109 H-VLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU Label

Noise

69-73dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 3% longer than premium rivals, 5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 76/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 5.9% longer than premium rivals, 4.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 13/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 8.9% shorter than premium rivals, 10.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 39% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 88/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the snow from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV's rolling resistance is 12% higher than premium rivals, 2.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 9.1% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
More questions about the Nokian WeatherProof SUV (5)
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian WeatherProof SUV?
Owners rate the Nokian WeatherProof SUV 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Nokian WeatherProof SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian WeatherProof SUV 6.5 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian WeatherProof SUV again?
89% of owners say they would buy the Nokian WeatherProof SUV again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 22% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Nokian WeatherProof SUV been replaced?
The Nokian WeatherProof SUV has been replaced by the Nokian SeasonProof SUV.
What sizes does the Nokian WeatherProof SUV come in?
The Nokian WeatherProof SUV is available in 15 sizes, ranging from 215-255/50-70 R16-19.
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What owners say

Across 11 owner ratings the Nokian WeatherProof SUV averages 79%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Wet Grip 89%
  • Snow Grip 87%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Comfort 81%
  • Road Feedback 79%
  • Ice Grip 73%
  • Handling 71%
  • Wear 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 83%

“My vehicle is now on its second set of Nokian Weatherproof Tyres. When I purchased my Volvo XC60. It came with a mix of budget and mid range Tyres. So the handling and overall performance of the vehicle on four new...”

  • Volvo XC60
  • 43 miles
Read full review → 825 found this helpful
Most critical 63%

“I have recently mounted the Nokian Weatherproof SUV on my BWM X3. Although I cannot comment on Summer and Snow performance yet, both wet (heavy and light) and dry handling feel excellent; that is, under what I would...”

  • BMW X3
  • 300 miles
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Longest term 64%

“Used all year round for 39000km starting in a snowy winter. They handled snow covered roads with fairly steep inclines very well. Performed better than Pirelli Scorpion winters on snow in my opinion (which are not good...”

  • Volvo XC90 (2) D5 momentum
  • 24,000 miles
Read full review → 821 found this helpful

All 11 Nokian WeatherProof SUV reviews

Score spread across 9 written reviews
83%
Member
  • Volvo XC60
  • 225/45 R17
  • 43 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
My vehicle is now on its second set of Nokian Weatherproof Tyres. When I purchased my Volvo XC60. It came with a mix of budget and mid range Tyres. So the handling and overall performance of the vehicle on four new Nokians was immediately noticeable. We live in a rural area. So the roads are usually covered in muck from the tyres of tractors exiting fields. And in Winter they can be pretty treacherous with snow and ice. The Volvo always appears to be quite happy on these tyres no matter what the conditions. So we will be ordering a third set of new Nokian boots for it. The last set were fitted approximately 42,000 miles ago or two years past. And they’re still well above 1.6 mm but getting close to the wear bands. And they are starting to give offa very feint low level drone. Typically heard when tyres are nearing the time to be replaced. I’ll get a good few miles out them yet. But will be sticking with the Nokians for my Volvo XC60 for sure.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 825
80%
Member
Now on my second set of these. excellent wet, mud and snow grip, average on a dry. For an SUV tyre they are also pretty good on the motorway especially low reverberation and low noise level. Good value for money only drawback is that they do wear comparatively quickly but at the price that is not too important. i would definitely buy again for my kind of use and have already recommended to friends
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 934
64%
Member
Used all year round for 39000km starting in a snowy winter. They handled snow covered roads with fairly steep inclines very well. Performed better than Pirelli Scorpion winters on snow in my opinion (which are not good at all as they get toward the end of their wear). Handling is ok but not great. They are of course noisier than summer tyres but tolerable on most road surfaces. We have been happy with the tyres but are now going back to dedicated summer and winter tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 5
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 7
Helpful 821

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VOLVO XC60 D4
Purchased 4 Nokian Weatherproof tyres 18 months ago and covered less than 10,000 miles in that period , I am now having to replace them as all 4 tyres have deep cracks between the tread and I fear they are unsafe to drive on.
On doing some internet searching I found this seems to be common with these tyres with the ones made in Russia (check for yourself )
86%
Member
Weatherproof SUV on Range Rover P38 diesel. During the hottest summer for years and 6000 miles (2000 around Scotland) only wore down 2mm. I have used them in wet and very pleased with the grip over that from Pirelli Scorpions it previously had. As an off-roader I have used them at our 4x4 site, as well as going to marshal at others. They do very well and are actually better off-road than Falken AT we also have. The Nokians have a kevlar type layer in the sidewalls to give better protection against damage and punctures.

Will buy them again and also when the time comes see if I can get them for our other vehicles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,025
85%
Member
I bought these having checked other "all season" type tyres as Nokian actually rate them as more winter with a summer bias.I have replaced the Hankooks on the Tucson as I did not feel they were right for me and as the Tucson is 2WD I needed something more suited to a wet and occasional snowy climate. Well I am delighted with them ,quiet,good roadholding and superb in the wet. I am near Glasgow in the country and now we have had 15" of drifting snow they were absolutely brilliant--on normal road easy pull off,no wheel spin ans drove off on 12" snow no bother. A really good investment--no downsides at all so far.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 677
Member
  • Suzuki
  • 215/65 R16
  • 12,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Very good tyres . comfort with the feeling of security in winter and condition
93%
Member
Second review. Have now done 12,000 miles on these tyres in a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. Wear has been great, all four tyres are just between the 8-6 mm wear marks. Snow, Cold and wet Road performance has been exceptional. As we live in the northern part of the UK we opted for these instead of having a dedicated winter set of tyres. Really pleased with these tyres, dry Road performance not as good as a summer tyre but not far from it. Will buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 655
90%
Member
Bought to replace a set of aging Continetal tyres on a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. Have to say the grip in both the wet and dry is a much better. Snow performance wise we were not able to get out of our street on the old tyres last year, the Nokians handled everything thrown at them so we were very pleased and no issues with grp. So far we have done arond 2000 miles on them so it's too early t comment on wear. Road noise wise they were louder than expected when new but the noise reduced after the first 200 miles, and they are much quieter than the previous tyres we had. Off road, 4x4 traction and Nokian Tyres did not have any problems with muddy roads. Will definately buy again unless the wear turns out to be poor. Value wise, much better than the more expensive brrands available.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 691
63%
Member
  • BMW X3
  • 225/60 R17 H
  • 300 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I have recently mounted the Nokian Weatherproof SUV on my BWM X3. Although I cannot comment on Summer and Snow performance yet, both wet (heavy and light) and dry handling feel excellent; that is, under what I would call "responsible driving behaviour". Too early to comment on wear as I have only covered 300 miles. However, on the road these Nokian tyres feel very responsive and amazingly quiet. Off road, 4x4 traction and Nokian Tyres did not have any problems with muddy roads. Except any surprises relating to wear, I shall buy these tyres again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 676
82%
Member
A good balance of tyre which works well in towns and off road on fields much better than summer 4x4 tyres.

Not tried in snow yet
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 627
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