Linglong Sport Master 4S vs Nokian Seasonproof 2
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 21
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Seasonproof 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. The Sport Master 4S stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry; the Seasonproof 2 stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nokian Seasonproof 2 for frequent rain, standing water or the better overall balance. Choose the Linglong Sport Master 4S if upfront cost and dry-road performance matter most, while accepting its weaker wet-weather margin.
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Shorter dry braking distances in all three shared tests
- Quicker dry handling laps in both full tests
- Slightly shorter snow braking distances in both full tests
Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger
- Shorter wet braking distances in all three shared tests
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance, especially in the Auto Express test
- Quicker and more assured wet handling
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Sport Master 4S vs Seasonproof 2 at a glance
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Gap | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 6 | The Sport Master 4S stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 0 |
| Wet11 measurements | 0 | The Seasonproof 2 stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 11 |
| Snow8 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Comfort3 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Value4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Seasonproof 2 by 0.4 | 9.1/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Seasonproof 2 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +21.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 60 | 34 sizes made in both | 60 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Sport Master 4S | Field | Seasonproof 2 |
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| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P18 of 30 | P10 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P9 of 10 | P7 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P7 of 8 | P5 of 8 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Sport Master 4S
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Sport Master 4S
Seasonproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Sport Master 4S | Gap | Seasonproof 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 130 | 1.7% | 132 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 63.39 | 2.4% | 64.88 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 143 | 4.3% | 136 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 83.66 | 2% | 82.06 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 72.4% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.15 | 0.9% | 12.04 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 47.5 | 9.2% | 51.6 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.6 | 51.7% | 11.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 83 | 1.9% | 84 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 6.07 | 0.5% | 6.04 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 514 | 0.8% | 510 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 88.25 | 1.7% | 86.66 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 57.5% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 4.9% | 11.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 70.65 | 0.1 dB | 70.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 19,884 | 10.9% | 22,059 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.74 | 10.7% | 7.7 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.12 | 32.6% | 0.17 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
| Sport Master 4S | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| 93 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 67 | Wet | 97 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 62 | ||
| 28 | Value | 54 | ||
| 26 | Snow | 63 | ||
| - | Ice | 28 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Sport Master 4S | Category | Seasonproof 2 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| - | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| - | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| - | Comfort | 8.8 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.8 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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Nokian Seasonproof 2
- 80%from 21 reviews
- 76%would buy again
- 80,950 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Nokian Seasonproof 2 highly, most often praising its strong wet grip and reassuring all-round safety, alongside a quiet, comfortable ride. Snow traction is also frequently highlighted as impressively winter-like for an all-season tire, with dry-road grip getting positive mentions too. A meaningful minority report mixed feelings about steering precision and stability at higher speeds, and around one in five owners mention fuel economy/rolling resistance not being as good as hoped.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Low road noise (quiet motorway and around town)
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Very capable traction in snow for an all-season tire
- Steering feel can be a bit vague or not very direct
- Mixed stability at higher speeds (some report nervousness)
- Fuel economy/rolling resistance can be disappointing
Summarised by AI from 21 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 21 Seasonproof 2 reviewsAfter installing the Seasonproof 1 and being happy with it, I decided to put on the Seasonproof 2 and it has improved a lot... good performance in water, they provide safety and are very comfortable... they are not sports tires, but in water they provide safety... I don't know how they perform in snow... silent just like the Seasonproof 1... happy ☺ so far good wear.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 60 sizes of the Sport Master 4S and 60 of the Seasonproof 2, 34 of them made in both.
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Seasonproof 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 34 sizes 175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 22 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B82%C18% | A83%B17% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C52%D48% | B90%C10% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A85%B15% | 68-72 dB B69%A31% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 112 of 112 | 78 of 78 |
| Replaced | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) | Nokian SeasonProof (2020) |
| Awards | - | Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Seasonproof 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 21.4% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
The budget-priced Linglong Sport Master 4S and premium-touring Nokian Seasonproof 2 take different routes to all-season performance. Across three shared tests, the Linglong is consistently stronger in dry braking, while the Nokian leads on wet roads.
Their overall results favor the Nokian in all three tests, but the category scores explain why. The Linglong also posts slightly shorter snow braking distances; the Nokian feels more controlled through snow-covered corners. This comparison is less about which tire wins every measure and more about which compromises suit your driving.
Conclusion
The Nokian finishes ahead in all three shared tests: 10th versus 18th in a 30-tire braking test, seventh versus ninth in Auto Zeitung, and fifth versus seventh in Auto Express. Its clearest advantage is in rain. It stops 2.4-2.7 meters shorter in the two 225/45 R17 wet braking tests, and Auto Express records substantially stronger straight-line and curved aquaplaning resistance. It also handles more predictably on snow, despite the Linglong's small snow-braking advantage.
The Linglong makes a credible case for drivers prioritising purchase price and dry-road response: it brakes shorter in the dry in all three tests and is cheapest in both full tests. Its wet performance, particularly through standing water, is the trade-off. Running-cost evidence is mixed: Auto Zeitung predicts longer tread life and much lower rolling resistance for the Nokian, while Auto Express measures virtually identical rolling resistance. If the price difference is manageable, the Nokian's more dependable wet-weather behavior makes it the better all-round buy; the Linglong's best case is a tight budget and predominantly dry driving.
Sport Master 4S vs Seasonproof 2: your questions
Is the Linglong Sport Master 4S or the Nokian Seasonproof 2 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Nokian Seasonproof 2 finished ahead 3 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Seasonproof 2 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Sport Master 4S or the Seasonproof 2?
The Seasonproof 2 led 11 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.3% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master 4S led 6 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
Across the shared tests the snow measurements are split 4-4 between the Sport Master 4S and the Seasonproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Seasonproof 2 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 21.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Sport Master 4S is made in 60 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Seasonproof 2 in 60 (15 to 20 inch). 34 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Sport Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Seasonproof 2 A and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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