Nokian Remedy WRG5 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 81 · 19 reviews analysed Road tests 59 · 1 test
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The Nokian Remedy WRG5 is highly praised by users as a capable all-weather tire that excels in winter and wet conditions without sacrificing comfort or summer durability. Drivers note significant improvements in noise reduction and ride quality compared to its predecessors and competing brands.
Owners rate it 22 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
81/100From 19 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
59/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nokian Remedy WRG5 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 is highly praised by users as a capable all-weather tire that excels in winter and wet conditions without sacrificing comfort or summer durability. Drivers note significant improvements in noise reduction and ride quality compared to its predecessors and competing brands.
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Outstanding traction in heavy snow and winter weather
- Predictable handling and good grip in dry and wet conditions
- Durable year-round performance without rapid summer tread wear
- Strong reinforced sidewalls and confidence-inspiring feedback
Cons
- Wet pavement braking can feel slightly less sharp compared to dedicated Ultra-High Performance (UHP) all-season tires
- Higher price point compared to some budget alternatives
Worth knowing
- Users running larger sizes on heavier SUVs (such as the Lexus GX 460 and RX 350) reported impressive low noise and secure winter handling.
- Subaru owners (Forester and Outback) highlighted exceptional deep snow performance and a quieter ride compared to the older WRG4 generation.
- Drivers of smaller crossovers like the Mazda CX-3 and performance hatchbacks like the VW GTI noted surprisingly high dry handling limits and a more planted feel.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Car and Driver All Weather tire Test · 225/45 R18
5th of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 5 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Circle | 4th of 5 |
Source: Car and Driver
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