Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nokian i3 review

Name: Nokian i3
Brand: Nokian

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 57 · 6 reviews analysed

How scores work

See similar tires still on sale or check this tire on Amazon

Add your size for an exact match

Width/AspectRRim

The Amazon link then searches this exact size.

TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Nokian i3 has a Relative Score of 61 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 57 out of 100. 57% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

57/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 57%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

Own these tires? Write a review →

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian i3 receives a polarized reception, with users divided between those who value its wet-weather performance and those who report significant degradation in safety and grip over time. While some drivers praise its handling in cooler, rainy climates, others express serious concerns regarding rapid tread wear and a notable loss of traction after the first season of use.

Pros

Strong performance in heavy rain and wet conditions
Comfortable and quiet ride quality
Reliable grip in cooler summer temperatures
Good value for the price point

Cons

Significant loss of grip and predictability after the first season
Rapid or uneven tread wear
Inconsistent performance on dry surfaces
Concerns regarding long-term structural reliability

Worth knowing

Users utilizing 225/50R17 sizes reported a positive initial experience regarding profile and comfort.
Drivers in Northern European climates noted the tire performs well in cooler, unpredictable summer weather compared to traditional high-heat summer tires.

Tires to buy instead of the Nokian i3

Ranked by our Relative score, weighed against how many reviews and tests stand behind it.

Top rated summer tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
1,929 owner reviews · 31 tests
89 Check price on Amazon
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
6,510 owner reviews · 23 tests
86 Check price on Amazon
Michelin Primacy 5 Energy
582 owner reviews · 1 test
86 Check price on Amazon