Nokian Snowproof 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 89% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 81 · 9 reviews analysed Road tests 74 · 4 tests
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Nokian Snowproof 2 has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among winter tires. In 7 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (84) and weakest for noise (53). 9 owner reviews rate it 81 out of 100. 88% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 35,000 km (22,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Weak point: Noise 53 — 11th of 12 (2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test), 13th of 16 (2026 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15)
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 9 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.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Snowproof 2 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional comfort, exceptionally low noise levels, and reliable performance across dry, wet, and snowy conditions. Drivers appreciate its strong grip, refined highway manners, and solid winter capabilities, making it a compelling choice for Central European winter driving.
Pros
- Extremely low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Excellent grip and handling in wet and snowy conditions
- Stable and comfortable performance on the highway
- Favorable wear characteristics over the winter season
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
Cons
- Slight tire flex noticeable during fast turns on dry roads
- Some users note it is tailored more toward milder Central European winters than extreme Nordic ice conditions
Worth knowing
- Demonstrated impressive deep snow and mountain climbing capability when fitted to a rear-wheel-drive Mercedes E250D.
7 published test appearances (4 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
9th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Noise | 13th of 16 | |
| Value | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 7th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 9th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Die Reifentester Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 7 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
3rd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
15th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 12 | |
| Ice Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 12 | |
| Noise | 11th of 12 | |
| Wear | 9th of 12 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 5th of 12 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 7th of 12 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
27th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 33rd of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 21st of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
Nokian Snowproof 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 96% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 67% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–69 dB |
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