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Nokian H

High Performance Summer

The Nokian H is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 11 owner reviews 70% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P2 of 15 · 2010 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 86,200miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Nokian H

7.7/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 11 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews11 owner reviews · rated 82% 76% 42%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 58%
Combined 57% 7.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 42% of this score. The other 58% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2010 2010 European Summer Tire Test - 185/65 r15 185/65 r15 P2 / 15 Placing only
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YearTestResultAward
20102010 European Summer Tire Test - 185/65 r15185/65 r15P2 / 15
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Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian H?
Owners rate the Nokian H 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Nokian H wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian H 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian H again?
70% of owners say they would buy the Nokian H again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 60% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Nokian H Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 11 owner ratings the Nokian H averages 82%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.4. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 75% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Dry Grip 92%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Road Feedback 86%
  • Wear 83%
  • Wet Grip 77%
  • Handling 74%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 83%

“These tires performed very well for me in summer and in winter in Ireland (but not tested in the snow). Given the very poor state of Irish roads (with poor surfaces, potholes, standing and running water, very tight...”

  • Audi A4 TDi Quattro Sport
  • 15,000 miles
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Longest term 73%

“Very bad on wet roads. Other than that, everything is good. The tire grips very good on dry road. After 15.000km it still has 6mm (out of 8). Looks very good. Also, one tire was unbalanced from day one (factory glitch?)...”

  • Opel Vectra A
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 613 found this helpful

All 9 Nokian H reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
83%
Member
These tires performed very well for me in summer and in winter in Ireland (but not tested in the snow). Given the very poor state of Irish roads (with poor surfaces, potholes, standing and running water, very tight bends, etc) car tires have a hard life and these tires always performed well. I always had confidence in the tires although I generally do not drive on the limits. I would buy these tires again based on performance, but they are difficult to get here. The tires were a bit noisy at a certain turn angle in the car but this may have been because of wear in the suspension linkages which put excess load on the tire edges. I found that the tires became quieter as the tread depth reduced, to the point that they are now very quiet.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 624
61%
Member
  • Honda Civic
  • 185/55 R14 H
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Superb dry traction but poor traction in wet roads to such extent that you could call them dangerous.Good braking and stiff sidewalls too.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 686
93%
Member
Very Good Tire ! Silent Performance good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 631

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73%
Member
Very bad on wet roads. Other than that, everything is good. The tire grips very good on dry road. After 15.000km it still has 6mm (out of 8). Looks very good. Also, one tire was unbalanced from day one (factory glitch?)
Would not buy again because it behaves so badly on wet roads.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 613
90%
Member
Having gone through stock BS ER300 Turanza and a pair of Nitto NT650 Extreme Touring, these tires are a whole new feeling in terms of comfort and noise level.

They are solid going into long bends and corners, yet they are comfortable without losing grip. I usually have to drive expressways and city roads so traction and rolling resistance are equally important. Once inflated to size, they roll very well and helped my fuel economy and drives into the line as directed.

Overall, a really great summer tire at a budget price and will get them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 616
100%
Member
were bought just to test them for their reputation as the old ones (Bridgestone Turanza ER300) were down to 3mm. Recommended for others.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 643
83%
Member
  • Ford Mondeo
  • 185/65 R14 H
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
One excellent tire for heavy car in summer, saved my life numerous times.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 615
61%
Member
Expected better from this Nokian tires. Good grip in both wet and dry, but after only 10.000 km's started looking very worn and used.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 530
Member
According to the German TEST-magazin (3/2010 page 72, from the official Stiftung Warentest) Nokian H 185/65 R15 has the same test total (2.4) as Pirelli Cinturato P6. Nokian H has better points for Handling and Breaking on wet surface than Pirelli and even the winner of the test, which is Michelin Energy Saver (Total 2.3).
I have not bought them yet but consider buying for my Volvo in April.
It was tested on Mercedes A class
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