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Nokian WetProof review

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Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners

Better than 75% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 71 · 25 reviews analysed Road tests 68 · 12 tests

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Nokian WetProof has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among summer tires. In 20 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 7 times. Testers rate it best for wet (86) and weakest for comfort (39). 25 owner reviews rate it 71 out of 100. 72% would buy it again.

Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 31,000 km (19,000 miles) on average, newest 2023.

  • Strength: Wet 86 — 1st of 11 (2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test), 3rd of 50 (2023 ADAC Summer tire Test)
  • Weak point: Treadwear 42 — 20th of 20 (2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test), 15th of 15 (2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16)
  • Weak point: Comfort 39 — 11th of 11 (2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test), 8th of 8 (2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test)
Nokian WetProof

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

71/100

From 25 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 72%
Dry
Overall dry
75
Wet
Overall wet
81
Comfort
Overall comfort
68
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
56
Handling
Overall handling
76

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By road tests

68/100

Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.

Dry
84
Wet
86
Comfort
39
Noise
78
Treadwear
42
Efficiency
67
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
86%
Dry Handling
67%
Subj. Dry Handling
70%
Wet Braking
79%
Subj. Wet Handling
80%
Wet Handling
82%
Straight Aquaplaning
40%
Inside Noise level
76%
Subjective Comfort
46%
Rolling Resistance
49%
tire Weight
100%
Price
48%
Wear
40%

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 25 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian WetProof is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet weather conditions, offering exceptional grip and driver confidence. While many users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and value, there are recurring reports regarding long-term structural integrity and sidewall durability.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
  • Strong dry road handling and steering precision
  • Competitive pricing relative to premium tier competitors

Cons

  • Reports of premature sidewall sagging or deformation
  • Concerns regarding long-term rubber quality, including cracking between tread blocks
  • Soft sidewall construction may feel less responsive during aggressive cornering
  • Inconsistent quality control reported by a minority of users

Worth knowing

  • Users on smaller rim sizes (e.g., 14-inch) report excellent comfort and noise suppression.
  • Drivers of FWD hatchbacks report high mileage longevity, with some achieving over 50,000 miles.
  • Owners of heavier or more powerful vehicles have noted that the soft sidewalls can feel less stable during spirited driving.

20 published test appearances (12 in the score)

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

2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

5th of 50
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 42nd
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 50
Dry Braking14th of 50
Straight Aquaplaning3rd of 50
Value34th of 50
Wear32nd of 50
Fuel Consumption42nd of 50
Abrasion41st of 50
Wet Braking (concrete)8th of 50

Source: ADAC

2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

6th of 8

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

Source: Autoklub ČR

2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17

6th of 10
Best: Straight Aquaplaning · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling5th of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance8th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning2nd of 10
Noise4th of 10
Price5th of 10

Source: Auto Zeitung

2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16

6th of 18

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

Source: ADAC

2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16

7th of 8
Best: Dry · 6th Weakest: Wet · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet7th of 8
Dry6th of 8

Source: Al Volante

2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 9

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

Source: GTÜ

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

17th of 20
Best: Noise · 3rd Weakest: Wear · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 20
Wet Handling8th of 20
Dry Braking5th of 20
Dry Handling10th of 20
Rolling Resistance5th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning13th of 20
Noise3rd of 20
Value20th of 20
Wear20th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership12th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16

3rd of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking3rd of 11
Dry Handling9th of 11
Rolling Resistance7th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning2nd of 11
Noise3rd of 11
Price5th of 11

Source: Sport Auto

2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

11th of 15
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear15th of 15

Source: ADAC

2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 53
Best: Dry Braking · 5th Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 53
Dry Braking5th of 53

Source: Auto Bild

2021 Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16

3rd of 11

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

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 10

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

Source: Auto Express

2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

5th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Rolling Resistance9th of 10
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 10
Noise2nd of 10

Source: Al Volante

2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test · 215/50 R18

4th of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Comfort (tester's mark) · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 8
Wet Circle5th of 8
Dry Braking2nd of 8
Rolling Resistance1st of 8
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 8
Dry Handling (tester's mark)6th of 8
Comfort (tester's mark)8th of 8
Wet Handling (tester's mark)5th of 8
Noise (tester's mark)8th of 8

Source: Gute Fahrt

2020 Motor Summer Tire Test R15 · 195/65R15

3rd of 12

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

Source: Motor

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test

5th of 12
Best: tire Weight · 1st Weakest: Inside Noise level · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Straight Aquaplaning7th of 12
Dry Braking2nd of 12
Dry Handling7th of 12
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 12
Wet Braking6th of 12
Wet Handling2nd of 12
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 12
Subjective Comfort3rd of 12
Inside Noise level11th of 12
tire Weight1st of 12
Price5th of 12
Rolling Resistance6th of 12

2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 9

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

Source: ACE

2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Comfort (tester's mark) · 11th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 11
Wet Handling2nd of 11
Dry Braking2nd of 11
Dry Handling1st of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 11
Dry Handling (tester's mark)7th of 11
Comfort (tester's mark)11th of 11
Wet Handling (tester's mark)3rd of 11
Noise1st of 11

Source: Auto Motor und Sport

2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 20
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Straight Aquaplaning · 19th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 20
Wet Handling2nd of 20
Dry Braking9th of 20
Dry Handling13th of 20
Rolling Resistance13th of 20
Straight Aquaplaning19th of 20
Comfort (tester's mark)18th of 20
Noise1st of 20
Value15th of 20
Price14th of 20
Wear13th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership15th of 20

Source: Auto Bild

2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17

5th of 45
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 45
Dry Braking6th of 45

Source: Auto Bild

Nokian WetProof specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
EU label: wet gripA
EU label: energyC in 60% of sizes
EU label: external noise66–68 dB
SizeRetailer
175/65 R14 Amazon
175/65 R15 Amazon
185/55 R15 Amazon
185/60 R15 Amazon
185/65 R15 Amazon
195/50 R15 Amazon
195/55 R15 Amazon
195/60 R15 Amazon
195/65 R15 Amazon
205/60 R15 Amazon
195/45 R16 Amazon
195/50 R16 Amazon
195/55 R16 Amazon
195/60 R16 Amazon
205/50 R16 Amazon
205/55 R16 Amazon

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