Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nokian V review

Name: Nokian V
Brand: Nokian

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

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 72 · 7 reviews analysed

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Nokian V has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 5 times. 7 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 71% 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

72/100

From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 71%

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Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian V is generally regarded as a high-performing tire that excels in wet conditions and offers impressive longevity. While most users praise its grip and handling characteristics, some report concerns regarding sidewall stability and performance in colder temperatures.

Pros

Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
Strong tread life and durability
Reliable handling and stability under torque
High level of comfort compared to other high-performance tires

Cons

Soft sidewalls leading to a spongy feel at highway speeds
Diminished performance in cold weather conditions
Potential for rapid aging of the rubber compound

Worth knowing

Users with high-torque vehicles, such as modified Ford Mondeos, report that the 215/55 R16 size provides excellent road-holding capabilities.
The tire is noted for effectively managing oversteer in wet conditions on rear-wheel-drive platforms like the Holden Commodore.