Nokian Nordman 7 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners Provisional
Owners 76 · 8 reviews analysed Road tests 62 · 1 test
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Nokian Nordman 7 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among winter tires. In 4 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 8 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
- Weak point: Dry 52 — 7th of 8 (2020 Studded Winter tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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.
By owner reviews
76/100From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
62/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Nordman 7 is widely praised as a reliable, high-performing winter tire that excels in extreme snow and ice conditions, providing users with a strong sense of safety. While they offer impressive tread longevity and affordable value, drivers note minor drawbacks such as increased dry pavement road noise and some performance degradation on ice over multiple seasons.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in heavy snow, slush, and icy winter conditions
- Impressive tread wear and durability over multiple seasons with minimal stud loss
- Good value and affordability compared to top-tier competitors
- Effective water and slush displacement capabilities
Cons
- Increased road noise on dry surfaces, typical of studded winter tires
- Decline in ice performance and occasional spin out as the tires age
- Some wheel spin or reduced traction when accelerating from a stop in deep loose snow
Worth knowing
- Front-wheel drive (FWD) and lightweight vehicles experienced occasional getting stuck in deep snow, highlighting drivetrain dependency in severe conditions
- Specialized lightweight cars with unique dimensions, such as a 2000 Honda Insight with 14-inch wheels, presented specific handling challenges in packed snow ruts regardless of tire capability
4 published test appearances (1 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires · 215/60R16
7th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Consumer Reports
2020 Studded Winter tire Test · 205/60 R16
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 6th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2020 Motor Winter Studded Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor
2019 Teknikens Värld Large Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
13th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
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