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2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals
Compare each discipline in the tested size. See the measured result, position and gap to the best tire, then read the verdict for the trade-offs behind the finishing order.
- Tested size
- 205/55 R16
- Tires tested
- 5
- Disciplines
- 8
Read the measurements, not just the rank
Lower is better for braking distances and lap times; higher is better for subjective scores and aquaplaning speed. Bars start at zero. Read the gap alongside the position: adjacent tires can be separated by very different margins.
Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
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Positions and gaps always refer to the full test field within each group. Selecting tires does not recalculate rankings or change the best-in-test benchmark.
Dry
1Dry Braking
Dry braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 110 ft | Best | |
| 111 ft | +1 ft | |
| 112 ft | +2 ft | |
| 115 ft | +5 ft | |
| 124 ft | +14 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 12.8% (14 ft ≈ 1 Car Lengths).
Wet
3Wet Braking
Wet braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 113 ft | Best | |
| 114 ft | +1 ft | |
| 115 ft | +2 ft | |
| 122 ft | +9 ft | |
| 129 ft | +16 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 14.3% (16 ft ≈ 1.1 Car Lengths).
Wet Handling
Wet handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 82 s | Best | |
| 82.9 s | +0.90 s | |
| 84 s | +2.00 s | |
| 85 s | +3.00 s | |
| 87.8 s | +5.80 s |
The difference between best and worst was 7.1% (5.8 s).
Straight Aqua
Float Speed in mph
Higher is better ↑| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 53.0 mph | Best | |
| 53.0 mph | Best | |
| 52.8 mph | -0.2 mph | |
| 51.9 mph | -1.1 mph | |
| 50.9 mph | -2.1 mph |
The difference between best and worst was 4% (2.1 mph).
Snow
3Snow Braking
Snow braking in feet
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 59 ft | Best | |
| 59 ft | 0 ft | |
| 59 ft | 0 ft | |
| 62 ft | +3 ft | |
| 65 ft | +6 ft |
The difference between best and worst was 9.4% (6 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths).
Snow Traction
Snow acceleration time
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 4 s | Best | |
| 4.01 s | +0.01 s | |
| 4.1 s | +0.10 s | |
| 4.1 s | +0.10 s | |
| 4.31 s | +0.31 s |
The difference between best and worst was 7.7% (0.31 s).
Snow Handling
Snow handling time in seconds
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best |
|---|---|---|
| 84.7 s | Best | |
| 85 s | +0.30 s | |
| 85.9 s | +1.20 s | |
| 89.1 s | +4.40 s | |
| 93.5 s | +8.80 s |
The difference between best and worst was 10.4% (8.8 s).
Value
1Rolling Resistance
Rolling resistance in kg t
Lower is better ↓| Position / Tire | Result | Gap to best | Extra fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3 kg/t | Best | $0 | |
| 6.8 kg/t | +0.50 kg/t | $23 | |
| 7 kg/t | +0.70 kg/t | $33 | |
| 7.4 kg/t | +1.10 kg/t | $51 | |
| 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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