Nokian W+ review
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The Nokian W+ is a polarizing winter tire that receives high praise for its exceptional longevity and reliable traction in deep snow and freezing temperatures. However, user consensus is significantly divided regarding its performance in wet and slushy conditions, where many drivers report a lack of confidence and poor grip.
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.
By owner reviews
59/100From 15 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 15 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian W+ is a polarizing winter tire that receives high praise for its exceptional longevity and reliable traction in deep snow and freezing temperatures. However, user consensus is significantly divided regarding its performance in wet and slushy conditions, where many drivers report a lack of confidence and poor grip.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability over multiple seasons
- Strong traction and reliability in deep snow and icy conditions
- Maintains consistent performance across a wide range of cold temperatures
- Cost-effective alternative to premium winter tire lines
Cons
- Poor wet-weather handling and cornering grip
- Tendency to understeer on damp or slushy road surfaces
- Increased road noise and vibration on dry pavement
- Inconsistent performance compared to higher-tier Nokian models
Worth knowing
- Users fitting these to smaller, lower-powered vehicles like the VW Golf and Renault Megane reported high satisfaction with winter mobility.
- Drivers noted that the tire can feel soft or less responsive when temperatures rise above 10°C, suggesting it is best suited for strictly cold climates.
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