Nokian WR Snowproof review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 66% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 70 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 8 tests
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Nokian WR Snowproof has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among winter tires. In 18 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for efficiency (85) and weakest for treadwear (68). 4 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 65% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 3 wear tests: about 40,000 km (25,000 miles) on average, newest 2023.
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
70/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian WR Snowproof receives a mixed reception from users, with performance feedback varying significantly based on driving conditions and expectations. While some drivers praise its fuel efficiency, low noise levels, and respectable longevity, others report inconsistent traction on wet surfaces and unpredictable handling on ice and deep snow.
Pros
- Excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Commendable noise suppression for a winter tire
- Solid tread life and mileage performance
- Reliable cornering and braking performance in moderate snow conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent traction and frequent ABS engagement on wet, warmer roads
- Lack of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Underwhelming performance in deep snow compared to specialized winter competitors
- Tendency to slip during acceleration on wet pavement
Worth knowing
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive vehicles, such as the BMW E46, reported significant stability issues and a lack of confidence in snowy conditions.
- Users noted that the tire's performance profile is better suited for everyday commuting rather than high-performance or demanding winter environments.
19 published test appearances (8 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 15th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 15 | |
| Noise | 5th of 15 | |
| Value | 13th of 15 | |
| Wear | 12th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 15 |
Source: ADAC
2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet | 8th of 8 | |
| Dry | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Autožurnal
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
13th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 18th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Price | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
20th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 49 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 ADAC Winter Tire Test R15 · 195/65R15
13th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2020 ACE Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
7th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
6th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2020 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2020 Motor Winter Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor
2020 Autoklub CR Winter / All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
13th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoklub CR
2019 Auto Center Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 10 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 10 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Price | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
11th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 47 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 47 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 11 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2019 Premium VS Budget Winter tires
1st of 2
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 2 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Wet Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 2 |
Nokian WR Snowproof specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B |
| EU label: energy | C in 85% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–69 dB |
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