Nokian W+ review
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Nokian W+ has a Relative Score of 62 out of 100 among winter tires. 15 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 64% 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.
By owner reviews
58/100From 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 generally well-regarded, long-wearing winter tire, with most reviewers praising its snow and ice grip and durability. Opinions split sharply on wet-road performance, where several owners report poor traction and low confidence. Overall sentiment leans positive but is tempered by wet-handling and some snow-start complaints.
Pros
- Strong snow and ice traction, with reports of confident driving in deep snow, icy conditions and mountain trips
- Slow, durable tread wear, with reviewers reporting 4–6mm remaining after 18,000–32,000 miles and multiple winter seasons
- Stable performance across a range of winter temperatures, including mild and wet conditions, per several owners
- Good value, as a lower-priced option that still delivers solid winter performance for many owners
Cons
- Weak wet-road grip, especially in corners, with reports of understeer and loss of confidence
- Some drivers found traction lacking in snow, slush or mud, particularly when accelerating or climbing hills
- Noise and vibration on dry roads, plus slightly higher fuel consumption, noted by one reviewer
- Perceived as a step down from the Nokian WR/WRG2 line, with a softer feel in warm conditions
Worth knowing
- Compact and mid-size hatchbacks and wagons (VW Golf, Renault Megane Sport Tourer, Suzuki Swift) account for most of the positive reports, including long tread life and good snow performance.
- A 195/65-15 on steel rims fitted to a Megane Sport Tourer in place of 205/55-16 alloys was praised for outperforming 4x4s and quattro-equipped cars in snow, suggesting narrower winter sizes work well.
- Reviewers on low-powered, gently driven cars reported good year-round suitability, while the Mk6 Golf owner noted softer grip only on the warmest winter days (10–11°C).
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