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Nordman North RS3 SUV

Touring Winter Winter rated

The Nordman North RS3 SUV is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Tests say 6th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P6 of 8 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Snow Wet, Comfort 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 October 2025.

  • 1professional tests
  • 8sizes available
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Tyre Reviews Score

Nordman North RS3 SUV

8.0/10

Better than 67% of Nordic winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2025 67% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 67% 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 Nordic winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 72% 31% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 70% 30% 1
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 19% 18% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 49% 9% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 97% 7% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 14% 5% 1

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.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 67% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 50% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 41% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 80% of the test figure. The other 20% 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. 2025 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 235/60 R18 P6 / 8
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2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test P6 of 8

The Nordman North RS3 SUV is traditionally a reincarnation of older tyres from Nokian but with a slightly cheaper rubber compound. The new RS3 has the same tread pattern design as the old Nokian R3 (the predecessor to R5), and the advantages and disadvantages are also recognized. Plus points are awarded for good winter grip, where Nordman can challenge the best in the field and is actually better than Nokian in braking and is easier to balance at the grip limit on ice. However, unlike its more expensive sibling, it falls far behind in the wet rounds with longer braking distances and lower cornering grip. On dry pavement, it also has a clearly non-linear steering feel. Clear emphasis on winter roads with weaker asphalt characteristics gives it sixth place. Despite this being an older generation than current Nokian, it's easier to control on ice and snow with better balance at the limit, though it has generally low wet grip and inconsistent steering feel on asphalt. The fuel consumption is notably good.

Strong: Fuel Consumption Weak: Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Snow Braking, Noise Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Friction Winter Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 235/60 R18P6 / 8
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range8 sizes available

215-255Width50-65Profile16-20Rim100-109 RLoad/Speed Index2024First On Market

EU LabelAcross 8 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Ice grip

Popular sizes215/65 R16215/60 R17225/65 R17235/65 R17225/60 R18235/60 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nordman North RS3 SUV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman North RS3 SUV stops 4.5% longer than premium rivals, 14.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 19/100.
How good is the Nordman North RS3 SUV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman North RS3 SUV stops 0.5% shorter than premium rivals, 1.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 49/100.
How good is the Nordman North RS3 SUV in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman North RS3 SUV stops 1.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.7% longer than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 0.7% worse than premium rivals, level with mid-range rivals and level with budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 72/100.
How good is the Nordman North RS3 SUV on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman North RS3 SUV stops 2.2% shorter than premium rivals, 1.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 19.9% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 1.2% worse than premium rivals, 4.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 23.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 70/100.
What is the Nordman North RS3 SUV's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nordman North RS3 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, E for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Nordman North RS3 SUV (1)
What sizes does the Nordman North RS3 SUV come in?
The Nordman North RS3 SUV is available in 8 sizes, ranging from 215-255/50-65 R16-20.
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