Winter tire Updated September 2026

Nokian WR D3 review

Name: Nokian WR D3
Brand: Nokian

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 77 · 42 reviews analysed

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The Nokian WR D3 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on snow and ice. While most users report excellent handling across varied winter conditions, a small subset of reviewers noted inconsistent performance on wet surfaces and increased noise levels at higher speeds.

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.

By owner reviews

77/100

From 42 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 90%

Dry

Overall dry

81.4

Corner stability

78.3

Dry traction

79.4

Steering response

78.6

Wet

Overall wet

81.3

Wet traction

79.3

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

70.7

Ice

71.5

Comfort

Overall comfort

77.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

73.4

Handling

Overall handling

81.1

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Nokian WR D3 specs & sizes

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Size	Retailer
175/65 R15	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 42 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Outstanding snow and ice traction
Predictable handling and progressivity
Strong value for money
Good tread longevity for many users
Comfortable and quiet ride quality

Cons

Increased noise levels at higher speeds
Potential for reduced wet-braking performance in warmer temperatures
Occasional reports of 'wobbly' handling at highway speeds
Mixed feedback regarding wet-surface grip

Worth knowing

Users driving smaller vehicles like the Suzuki Swift and Fiat 500L reported high satisfaction with comfort and snow performance.
Drivers of mid-sized sedans like the Skoda Octavia noted that the tire maintains stability and low noise levels comparable to premium summer tires in moderate temperatures.