Winter tire Updated September 2026

Nokian WRG2 review

Name: Nokian WRG2
Brand: Nokian

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 74 · 72 reviews analysed

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The Nokian WRG2 is widely regarded as a transformative all-weather tire, particularly praised for its exceptional traction in snow, slush, and icy conditions. While most users report high levels of confidence and safety in harsh winter environments, some note a decline in handling precision and stability during warmer summer months.

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

74/100

From 72 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 88%

Dry

Overall dry

72.6

Corner stability

72.4

Dry traction

73.9

Steering response

73.3

Wet

Overall wet

78.5

Wet traction

75.7

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

75.6

Ice

59.4

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

70.7

Handling

Overall handling

73.9

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 72 owner reviews found online.

Pros

Outstanding grip and traction in snow, slush, and ice
Excellent performance in cold, wet, and rainy conditions
High value for money compared to premium competitors
Strong tread life and durability over high mileage
Quiet operation on highway surfaces

Cons

Noticeable 'loose' or soft handling feel in warm weather (+20°C)
Occasional reports of poor wet-weather grip in specific temperature ranges
Some users experienced faster-than-expected tread wear under aggressive driving
Limited cornering stability on snow compared to dedicated winter tires

Worth knowing

Users with AWD vehicles like the Volvo XC60 and Ford Kuga reported significant improvements in winter mobility and longevity compared to factory-fitted tires.
BMW owners noted that the tires effectively mitigated the notorious winter traction issues associated with rear-wheel-drive platforms.
Drivers of smaller vehicles and minivans reported that the tires provided a sense of security and control that allowed them to navigate steep, unplowed inclines with ease.