Summer tire Updated September 2026

Nokian Z G2 review

Name: Nokian Z G2
Brand: Nokian

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

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 93% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 79 · 30 reviews analysed

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Nokian Z G2 has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 3 times. 30 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 81% 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

79/100

From 30 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 81%

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Overall dry

Wet

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Comfort

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Treadwear

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 30 owner reviews found online.

The Nokian Z G2 is generally regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet-weather grip, ride comfort, and noise suppression. While many users praise its handling and value, there is a notable divide regarding its longevity and long-term durability, with several reports of premature tread wear and sidewall cracking.

Pros

Exceptional wet-weather traction and braking performance
High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
Responsive handling and stability for performance-oriented driving
Competitive pricing relative to premium segment rivals

Cons

Reports of premature tread wear and uneven wear patterns
Sidewall cracking issues observed after several years of use
Increased noise levels as the tire ages
Inconsistent dry-grip performance under spirited driving conditions

Worth knowing

Users with rear-wheel-drive performance vehicles (e.g., BMW 3-series, 5-series) report high satisfaction with dry-road precision and grip.
Drivers of 17-inch tire sizes reported mixed experiences, with some noting significant noise increases after 20,000 miles.
The tire is frequently cited as a superior, more comfortable alternative to factory-fitted premium tires like the Pirelli PZero Rosso or Dunlop Sport.