Winter tire Updated September 2026

Nokian W RG2 SUV review

Name: Nokian W RG2 SUV
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 W RG2 SUV has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 7 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 76% 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 76%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian W RG2 SUV is widely regarded as a highly capable all-weather performer, particularly praised for its exceptional grip in snow and ice. While many users appreciate its year-round versatility, there is a consensus that its performance, particularly in winter conditions, diminishes significantly once the tread depth wears down.

Pros

Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
Strong versatility for year-round use in varied climates
Good overall comfort and stability on motorways
Competitive tread wear life when compared to OEM alternatives

Cons

Significant decline in wet and snow performance after reaching 30-40% tread wear
Noticeable softness in cornering during warmer weather
Slightly elevated road noise levels
Inconsistent snow traction compared to dedicated studless winter tires

Worth knowing

Users operating these on SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, report high satisfaction with winter handling and steering precision.
Drivers noted that the tire's soft sidewall construction becomes more apparent during cornering maneuvers in warmer temperatures.

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter tire Test · 255/55 R18

5th of 8

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 tire Test · 215/65 r16

6th of 8