Winter tire Updated September 2026

Nokian WR review

Name: Nokian WR
Brand: Nokian

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 75 · 8 reviews analysed

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Nokian WR has a Relative Score of 72 out of 100 among winter tires. 8 owner reviews rate it 75 out of 100. 95% 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

75/100

From 8 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 95%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian WR is widely regarded as a premier choice for drivers navigating harsh winter conditions, offering exceptional traction in snow, ice, and mud. Users consistently report that these tires provide significant confidence in adverse weather, often allowing two-wheel-drive vehicles to outperform four-wheel-drive counterparts in deep snow.

Pros

Exceptional traction and control in deep snow, slush, and ice
Superior wet-weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning
Impressive durability and longevity over high mileage
Strong off-road capability in muddy conditions

Cons

Noticeable road noise compared to standard summer tires
Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'squirmy' feeling during spirited cornering
Not optimized for high-performance dry handling

Worth knowing

Drivers of heavy commercial vans, such as the Fiat Ducato, reported excellent load-bearing traction and longevity.
Users noted that the tires significantly improved the winter drivability of rear-wheel-drive sedans like the BMW 5-series.

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