Nokian WeatherProof review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 69 · 31 reviews analysed Road tests 65 · 26 tests
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The Nokian WeatherProof is widely regarded as a winter-biased all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, often outperforming dedicated winter tires in moderate climates. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and exceptional traction in adverse weather, the consensus is tempered by reports of premature tread wear and potential sidewall cracking in some batches.
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
69/100From 31 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
65/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nokian WeatherProof specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 165/70 R14 | Amazon |
| 195/60 R15 | Amazon |
| 215/55 R16 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian WeatherProof is widely regarded as a winter-biased all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions, often outperforming dedicated winter tires in moderate climates. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and exceptional traction in adverse weather, the consensus is tempered by reports of premature tread wear and potential sidewall cracking in some batches.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in snow, ice, and slush
- Outstanding wet weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong value proposition as a true year-round solution
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and short lifespan
- Sidewall cracking or surface degradation issues
- Soggy or soft sidewall feel during cornering
- Reduced dry-road handling precision compared to dedicated summer tires
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier SUVs and high-torque vehicles reported faster front-tire wear, suggesting the compound may struggle with high-load applications.
- Drivers of family MPVs and estates noted significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction compared to OEM tires.
- Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy (mpg) compared to dedicated summer tires.
Reviews from our readers
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26 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
22nd of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 19th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 28th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 ADAC SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 6th of 7 |
Source: ADAC
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
4th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
13th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 18th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
5th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Al Volante
2018 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Value | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 | |
| Wear | 8th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ACE All Season and Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
5th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
9th of 27
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2018 AMS All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
4th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2017 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2017 All Season VS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 9th of 11 |
2017 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 AMS SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R17
3rd of 4
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2016 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 ACE All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2016 GF All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 French All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 AZ All Season tire Test · 185/65 R15
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R 15
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season tire Performance · 185/65 R15
6th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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