Nokian Wetproof SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 61% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 60 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 3 tests
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Nokian Wetproof SUV has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for wet (79) and weakest for efficiency (60). 3 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100.
Owners rate it 15 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
60/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Wetproof SUV generally receives favorable reviews for its strong wet and dry grip, low noise levels, and solid value for money. However, isolated quality control concerns regarding manufacturing defects have been reported by some users.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip
- Low road noise for a comfortable ride
- Good mileage and tread wear over a summer season
- Strong value for money
Cons
- Potential quality control issues in specific manufacturing plants leading to surface cracks and edge deformation
- Premature wear or deformation noted by isolated users
Worth knowing
- Sportier drivers reported feeling secure during dry and wet handling.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 · 215/60R17
5th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Exterior Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 2nd of 9 | |
| Driving Performance | 7th of 9 |
Source: Motor
2021 Camper Van / SUV tire Test · 235/55 R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Promobil
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
Nokian Wetproof SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | C in 85% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–71 dB |
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