This test was conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH between January and February 2025 (report number 713351940-PM), testing five premium all-season tires in size 205/55 R16 94V XL. The test was commissioned by Nokian Tires as part of their Premium Tire Mark certification for the Seasonproof 2, with the Nokian tire compared against the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, Michelin CrossClimate 2, and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3. While TÜV SÜD is a fully independent testing organization with a strong reputation for objectivity, it is important to note that this test was requested and paid for by Nokian Tires.

Please also note, the TÜV SÜD report presents all results as percentages relative to the Nokian Tires Seasonproof 2, which is shown in the report as 100% in each category. The report does not include the actual measured values such as stopping distances, lap times, or other raw data. For this review, we have calculated estimated absolute values by applying the percentage differences to assumed baseline figures. These baseline values (such as 115 feet for wet braking or 59 feet for snow braking) are not from the TÜV report and should be treated as illustrative only. The percentage relationships between tires are accurate as reported by TÜV SÜD, but the absolute values are estimates created for easier comparison.

Now that we've got that out of the way, it looks like a strong result for the Finnish all-season contender! Don't spend too much time focusing on the overall result order at the bottom of the page, the test had quite limited data, but the SeasonProof 2 continues to be strong in the 16" size tested.

Dry

Dry Braking

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	110 ft	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	111 ft	+1 ft
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	112 ft	+2 ft
4Nokian Seasonproof 2	115 ft	+5 ft
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	124 ft	+14 ft

The difference between best and worst was 12.8% (14 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths).

Wet

Wet Braking

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	113 ft	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	114 ft	+1 ft
3Nokian Seasonproof 2	115 ft	+2 ft
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	122 ft	+9 ft
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	129 ft	+16 ft

The difference between best and worst was 14.3% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	82 s	Best
2Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	82.9 s	+0.90 s
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	84 s	+2.00 s
4Nokian Seasonproof 2	85 s	+3.00 s
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	87.8 s	+5.80 s

The difference between best and worst was 7.1% (5.8 s).

Straight Aqua

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	53.0 mph	Best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	53.0 mph	Best
3Nokian Seasonproof 2	52.8 mph	-0.2 mph
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	51.9 mph	-1.1 mph
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	50.9 mph	-2.1 mph

The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.1 mph).

Snow

Snow Braking

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	59 ft	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	59 ft	0 ft
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	59 ft	0 ft
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	62 ft	+3 ft
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	65 ft	+6 ft

The difference between best and worst was 9.4% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths).

Snow Traction

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Nokian Seasonproof 2	4 s	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	4.01 s	+0.01 s
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	4.1 s	+0.10 s
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	4.1 s	+0.10 s
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	4.31 s	+0.31 s

The difference between best and worst was 7.7% (0.31 s).

Snow Handling

Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	84.7 s	Best
2Nokian Seasonproof 2	85 s	+0.30 s
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	85.9 s	+1.20 s
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	89.1 s	+4.40 s
5Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	93.5 s	+8.80 s

The difference between best and worst was 10.4% (8.8 s).

Value

Rolling Resistance

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	6.3 kg/t	Best	$0
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	6.8 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t	$23
3Nokian Seasonproof 2	7 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t	$33
4Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6	7.4 kg/t	+1.10 kg/t	$51
5Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3	7.7 kg/t	+1.40 kg/t	$65

The difference between best and worst was 22.2% (1.4 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 uses about 18 gal ($65) more fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

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Results

Nokian Seasonproof 2 wins on winter performance with best-in-test Snow Braking and Snow Traction, plus strong Snow Handling (2nd, 99.6%). It remains competitive in wet disciplines, landing 2nd–4th with percent_of_best between 96.5% and 100%, and offers respectable Rolling Resistance (3rd, 90%). Its main compromises are Dry Braking (4th, 96%) and Wet Handling (4th, 96.5%), but its balanced showing and standout snow capability secure a top overall result.

Dry96%

Wet97.6%

Snow99.9%

Rolling Resistance90%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 5	115 ft	+5 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 5	115 ft	+2 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 5	85 s	+3.00 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 5	52.8 mph	-0.2 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 5	59 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionLower is better	1^st / 5	4 s	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 5	85 s	+0.30 s
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 5	7 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t

3PMSF: Yes

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 excels in wet with class-leading Wet Handling and Straight Aqua, backed by strong Dry Braking and Wet Braking. Its snow results are notably weaker, ranking 3rd–4th across Snow Braking, Snow Traction, and Snow Handling, and it posts the poorest Rolling Resistance (5th, 81.8%). The profile suits wet and dry priorities over winter efficiency.

Dry99.4%

Wet99.3%

Snow95.7%

Rolling Resistance81.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 5	111 ft	+1 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 5	114 ft	+1 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 5	82 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 5	53.0 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 5	62 ft	+3 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	3^rd / 5	4.1 s	+0.10 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 5	89.1 s	+4.40 s
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 5	7.7 kg/t	+1.40 kg/t

3PMSF: Yes

Michelin CrossClimate 2 blends best-in-test efficiency with winter confidence, topping Rolling Resistance and Snow Handling while staying near the front in Snow Braking and Snow Traction. Dry Braking is solid, but wet metrics are its drawback, with lower Wet Braking and Wet Handling and a mid-table Straight Aqua result, placing it behind the wet leaders overall.

Dry98.3%

Wet93.4%

Snow99.7%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 5	112 ft	+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 5	122 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 5	87.8 s	+5.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 5	51.9 mph	-1.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 5	59 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	2^nd / 5	4.01 s	+0.01 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	1^st / 5	84.7 s	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 5	6.3 kg/t	Best in this discipline

3PMSF: Yes

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 dominates dry and wet stopping and is excellent in wet dynamics, but its snow performance is the lowest across Snow Braking, Snow Traction, and Snow Handling. With below-average Rolling Resistance, it’s optimized for dry and wet rather than winter conditions.

Dry100%

Wet99.6%

Snow91.6%

Rolling Resistance85.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 5	110 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 5	113 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 5	82.9 s	+0.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 5	53.0 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 5	65 ft	+6 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	5^th / 5	4.31 s	+0.31 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	5^th / 5	93.5 s	+8.80 s
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 5	7.4 kg/t	+1.10 kg/t

3PMSF: Yes

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 offers efficiency and acceptable winter balance, with strong Rolling Resistance and solid Snow Braking/Handling. However, it struggles in key safety stops, ranking last in Dry and Wet Braking and in Straight Aqua, limiting its overall standing despite decent Wet Handling.

Dry88.7%

Wet92.4%

Snow98.6%

Rolling Resistance92.7%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (8)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 5	124 ft	+14 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 5	129 ft	+16 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 5	84 s	+2.00 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 5	50.9 mph	-2.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 5	59 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionLower is better	3^rd / 5	4.1 s	+0.10 s
Snow HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 5	85.9 s	+1.20 s
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 5	6.8 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t

3PMSF: Yes

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2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals

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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

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