Winter tire Updated October 2026

Nokian WR A3 review

Name: Nokian WR A3
Brand: Nokian

± 7

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 61% of the winter tires we score.

Owners 70 · 76 reviews analysed

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Nokian WR A3 has a Relative Score of 70 out of 100 among winter tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 2 times. 76 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 83% 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

70/100

From 76 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 83%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 76 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian WR A3 is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in dry and wet conditions, often feeling more like a summer tire in terms of comfort and road noise. While many users praise its reliability in light-to-moderate winter conditions and its impressive tread longevity, a minority of users report significant dissatisfaction with its traction on deep snow and ice, suggesting it may be better suited for milder, temperate winter climates than for extreme arctic conditions.

Pros

Exceptional performance and stability on dry and wet road surfaces.
High level of ride comfort and low road noise compared to competitors.
Excellent tread life and durability, with many users reporting high mileage.
Noticeable improvements in fuel economy for many drivers.
Strong value proposition given the price-to-performance ratio.

Cons

Inconsistent performance on deep snow and ice, with some users reporting poor traction.
Reduced steering precision compared to dedicated summer tires.
Some reports of premature wear or grip degradation after several seasons.
Lack of a rim protector bead on newer iterations, noted by long-term users.

Worth knowing

Users with RWD vehicles (e.g., BMW 5 Series) generally report high confidence, though some note difficulty on steep, icy inclines.
Drivers of heavier vehicles (e.g., VW Tiguan, Ford S-Max) report good tread wear and stability, though some noted a slight decrease in fuel efficiency.
Performance on 19-inch sizes was noted to be slightly less precise compared to smaller, higher-profile setups.