Nokian SeasonProof review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 93% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 76 · 11 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 8 tests
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Nokian SeasonProof has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 10 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for snow (92) and weakest for dry (64). 11 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 84% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 52,000 km (32,000 miles) on average, newest 2022.
- Strength: Snow 92 — 1st of 12 (2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test), 1st of 15 (2022 Auto Bild All Season 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 11 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
74/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nokian SeasonProof specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | C |
| EU label: external noise | 67–72 dB |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian SeasonProof is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly excelling in cold, snowy, and icy conditions where it provides confidence-inspiring grip. While most users praise its versatility and longevity, a minority of reviewers report inconsistent performance in wet conditions and concerns regarding tread degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and stability on snow and ice
- Strong all-around performance in cold and wet weather
- High durability and long tread life for many users
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire ages
- Occasional wheelspin or lack of grip in wet conditions
- Some users noted a decline in winter performance after two years
- Potential for manufacturing inconsistencies such as balancing issues
Worth knowing
- Users operating heavy estate vehicles and SUVs (e.g., Volvo V90, Mitsubishi Outlander) report high satisfaction with stability and long-term wear.
- Drivers in rural or off-grid environments report excellent performance on challenging surfaces like mud and clay.
10 published test appearances (8 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 1st of 12 | |
| Price | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
6th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 15 | |
| Noise | 1st of 15 | |
| Value | 8th of 15 | |
| Price | 11th of 15 | |
| Wear | 7th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
15th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 35 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/55R17
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry | 4th of 8 |
Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 11th of 16 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 16 | |
| Value | 3rd of 16 | |
| Price | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 16 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
9th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 32 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (cool) | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking (cool) | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking (cool) | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (cool) | 7th of 9 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2021 Auto Bild All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/50R17
6th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Auto Bild Allrad All-Season Tire Test R16 · 215/60R16
8th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 8th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild
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