Nokian WetProof - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

17^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Nokian WetProof consistently excels in wet conditions and external noise, with multiple top-three finishes and two overall test wins early in its lifecycle. It frequently posts class-leading wet handling/braking and strong straight-line aquaplaning, translating to solid overall rankings (average 5.4/16 tests) and several podiums across varied sizes. However, durability and abrasion are a major weakness, repeatedly dragging down scores in ADAC/Auto Bild wear assessments. Secondary drawbacks include middling rolling resistance and occasional aquaplaning-in-curve and dry handling deficits.
Overall, the tyre suits drivers prioritising wet safety, comfort, and quietness, but long-distance users may face faster wear and higher running costs. Its performance pattern is reliably wet-focused with noise comfort strengths, counterbalanced by pronounced wear limitations.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st overall with wet-weighted scoring in 2019 ACE test
• 1st overall and 1st wet braking in 2019 AMS SUV test
• 2nd wet handling in 2019 Auto Bild (75.9 km/h, +0.8%)
• Tied 1st wet handling in 2021 Sport Auto (71 km/h)
• 2nd wet handling and strong wet braking in 2020 Tyre Reviews (69.95 s, 39 m; positions 2/12 and 6/12)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Strong Details
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2023 ADAC (84.6 km/h, +2.4%)
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2022 AZ SUV (79.7 km/h, +1.2%)
• 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2021 Sport Auto (81.8 km/h, +1%)
External Noise / Comfort (Noise) Strong Details
• Quietest tyre in 2019 Auto Bild (71.3 dB, 1/20)
• Quietest in 2021 Sport Auto (70 dB, 1/11)
• 1st noise in 2020 New 17" test (70.3 dB, 1/10)
Dry Braking Moderate Details
• 2nd dry braking in 2020 Tyre Reviews (34.5 m, +0.9%)
• Top-6 dry braking repeatedly (2019/2021 Auto Bild braking shootouts: 6/45 and 5/53; 2019 Auto Bild 6/20)

Performance Weaknesses

Wear / Durability / Abrasion Strong Details
• Worst wear in 2021 ADAC (24,800 km, 15/15; de-ranked overall)
• Very poor wear in 2021 Auto Bild (26,180 km, 20/20) and high abrasion in 2023 ADAC (90.9 mg/km/t, 41/50; article notes <50% of best mileage)
Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Moderate Details
• 9/11 rolling resistance in 2019 AMS (9.49 kg/t class comparable)
• 8/10 in 2022 AZ SUV (+41.2% from best)
• Mid-pack in 2020 Tyre Reviews (6/12, +17.4%)
Aquaplaning (Curved) and Dry Handling Consistency Minor Details
• Curved aquaplaning only 19/50 in 2023 ADAC (+12.5%)
• Dry handling mid-pack in multiple tests (2020 Tyre Reviews 7/12, +1.1%; 2019 Auto Bild 11/20, +1.4%)
Value / Price Competitiveness Minor Details
• Poor value metrics in 2021 Auto Bild (Value 20/20; Price 260 ranked 9/20)
• High price/value penalties in 2023 ADAC (Value 34/50; Price 30/50)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Nokian Wetproof impresses with its driving characteristics and thus secures a good rating for driving safety. It offers the driver good feedback on the steering wheel on dry roa...

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