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Nokian WetProof Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2019 to 2023 10 publications

Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Nokian WetProof has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 83% of the field across 11 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 47% across 8 tests.

  • 16Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 5Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 70%Field beaten on average
  • 10Publications
Nokian WetProof

16 tests, 2019 to 2023

0%50%100%20192020202120222023Average 70%2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (2019): P5 of 53, Beat 91% of the field2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2019): P7 of 20, Beat 68% of the field2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (2019): P1 of 11, Beat 100% of the field2019 ACE Summer Tyre Test (2019): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test (2020): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test (2020): P5 of 12, Beat 64% of the field2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2020): P3 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test (2021): P6 of 53, Beat 90% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (2021): P11 of 15, Beat 29% of the field2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (2021): P3 of 11, Beat 80% of the field2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2021): P17 of 20, Beat 11% of the field2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tyre Test (2021): P2 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test (2022): P6 of 18, Beat 71% of the field2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test (2022): P6 of 10, Beat 44% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2023): P5 of 50, Beat 92% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test P5 of 50

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 roads, is absolutely safe at the limit and also impresses with short braking distances on dry roads. Overall, its performance on dry roads is clearly rated as good. But the Nokian also offers good properties on wet roads. It has good ratings for braking distance measurements, longitudinal aquaplaning and handling. Only in lateral aquaplaning does it not get beyond a satisfactory rating. Environmental balance: In terms of environmental balance, the Wetproof does not get more than a satisfactory rating. Both its predicted mileage and its abrasion are classified as only satisfactory in relation to the test field. Thanks to the low tire weight and low fuel consumption, however, it achieves a good rating for efficiency.

Strong: Straight Aqua Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian WetProof finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 11 P4.6 of 22.7 83% -
Dry Handling 6 P7.5 of 14 50% 1
Subj. Dry Handling 3 P4 of 10.3 67% -
Wet
Wet Braking 11 P5.7 of 22.7 70% 1
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P8 of 50 86% -
Wet Handling 7 P3.7 of 13.4 77% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 3 P3 of 10.3 78% -
Wet Circle 1 P5 of 8 43% -
Straight Aqua 9 P7 of 16.9 54% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P19 of 50 63% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 4 P8.3 of 12.8 41% -
Subj. Noise 1 P4 of 8 57% -
Noise 8 P4.4 of 18 82% 4
Tyre Weight 3 P4.3 of 24.3 93% 2
Value
Wear 4 P19.8 of 26.3 19% -
Value 3 P23 of 30 20% -
Rolling Resistance Weak 8 P7.1 of 12.8 47% 1
Fuel Consumption 1 P28 of 50 45% -
Abrasion 1 P41 of 50 18% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nokian WetProof. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Turanza T005 14 shared: 7 ahead, 7 behind 14 7 7 - 50%
Continental Premium Contact 6 12 shared: 4 ahead, 8 behind 12 4 8 - 33%
Michelin Primacy 4 11 shared: 4 ahead, 7 behind 11 4 7 - 36%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind 10 8 2 - 80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5 10 shared: 7 ahead, 3 behind 10 7 3 - 70%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 10 shared: 4 ahead, 6 behind 10 4 6 - 40%
BFGoodrich Advantage 8 shared: 6 ahead, 2 behind 8 6 2 - 75%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 8 shared: 5 ahead, 3 behind 8 5 3 - 63%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind 7 4 3 - 57%
Firestone RoadHawk 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Semperit Speed Life 3 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 4 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 4 3 0 1 100%
Debica Presto HP 2 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Fulda EcoControl HP2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Petlas Imperium PT515 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nokian Line Predecessor 19 0 9th 57%
Nokian WetProof This tyre 16 2 5th 70%
Nokian Wetproof 1 Successor 0 - - -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 16 tests. Updated October 15, 2025.

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

Performance Weaknesses

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nokian WetProof (13 tests) and 24 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Wet grip strength in 6 of 13 tests 11 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 6 of 13 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 4 of 13 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 3 of 13 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 13 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Aquaplaning resistance weakness in 3 of 13 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Value for money no test mentions it 4 praise, 1 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Puncture resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 24 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Wet braking strength in 4 of 13 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 16

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2023 1 test
P5 of 50 Beat 92% of the field

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 205/55 R16

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 roads, is absolutely safe at the limit and also impresses with short braking distances on dry roads. Overall, its performance on dry roads is clearly rated as good. But the Nokian also offers good properties on wet roads. It has good ratings for braking distance measurements, longitudinal aquaplaning and handling. Only in lateral aquaplaning does it not get beyond a satisfactory rating. Environmental balance: In terms of environmental balance, the Wetproof does not get more than a satisfactory rating. Both its predicted mileage and its abrasion are classified as only satisfactory in relation to the test field. Thanks to the low tire weight and low fuel consumption, however, it achieves a good rating for efficiency.

StrongStraight Aqua WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 2 tests
P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test

Auto Zeitung 215/55 R17

The Nokian Wetproof is excellent in the wet and solid in the dry. Not a clear recommendation however the limit of wet handling can be tricky.

StrongStraight Aqua WinnerBridgestone Turanza T005

P6 of 18 Beat 71% of the field

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 215/60 R16

Although the Nokian Tires Wetproof gets good ratings in both dry and wet conditions as well as in terms of wear, it does not get more than a satisfactory result in terms of fuel consumption, albeit just barely. This satisfactory assessment ultimately leads to a devaluation in the overall grade. Thus, the Nokian Tires proves to be recommendable.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2021 5 tests
P3 of 11 Beat 80% of the field

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

Sport Auto 195/55 R16

Very good.

StrongWet HandlingStraight AquaNoiseTyre Weight WinnerMichelin Primacy 4

P11 of 15 Beat 29% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

ADAC 205/55 R16

The Nokian Wetproof impresses in the wet with short braking distances and precise handling. It's also good in the dry. It has an average noise and fuel consumption, but most importantly, the highest wear on test.

WeakWear WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

2020 4 tests
P3 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

Nokian Wetproof was last year's SUV tyre test winner has another good showing in 2020

WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

P5 of 12 Beat 64% of the field

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test

Tyre Reviews 205/55 R16 Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended

The Nokian Wetproof is a well priced, balanced tyre.

StrongDry BrakingWet HandlingTyre Weight WeakNoise WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

Al Volante 225/45 R17

StrongWet BrakingNoise WeakRolling Resistance WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

P4 of 8 Beat 57% of the field

2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test

Gute Fahrt 215/50 R18

Good - The winter specialist Nokian is now performing well in summer testing!

StrongDry BrakingRolling Resistance WeakStraight Aqua WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

2019 4 tests
P1 of 11 Beat 100% of the field

2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingNoise WeakSubj. Comfort

P7 of 20 Beat 68% of the field

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

Auto Bild 225/45 R17

Recommended.

StrongWet HandlingNoise WeakStraight Aqua WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4

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