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Nokian Outpost nA/T - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Nokian Outpost nAT - Official Image

Across two winter-focused all-terrain/all-season tests, the Nokian Outpost nAT shows a clear split personality: it can be a top performer versus other snow-rated A/T rivals, but it is not a true benchmark winter tire when compared directly with Nokian's dedicated winter products. Its 2025 test win (1st of 6) is built on strong, well-rounded snow braking/traction and especially impressive ice braking, backed by subjective feedback describing it as predictable and easy to place.

However, the tire's snow handling/grip-at-the-limit is inconsistent and sometimes clearly off the pace, and in the 2023 comparison against winter-focused tires it trails heavily in key longitudinal snow metrics (braking and traction). Overall, the pattern suggests an A/T tire that can lead its segment in mixed winter conditions (notably ice braking) but gives away performance when the benchmark shifts to specialist winter tires and when higher lateral/handling demand is emphasized.

Performance Strengths
  • Ice Performance (Braking/Control) Strong
    • 1st place ice braking in 2025 test (11.33 m, position 1/5)
    • 2025 test winner overall (1/6) in a snow/ice-focused all-terrain winter test, indicating strong winter surface competence
  • Longitudinal Snow Performance (Braking & Traction) vs A/T Peers Moderate
    • 2nd place snow braking in 2025 (21.79 m, +1.6% from best, position 2/5)
    • 2nd place snow traction in 2025 (3.64 s, +2.5% from best, position 2/5)
  • Predictability / Subjective Winter Handling Feel Moderate
    • 1st place subjective snow handling in 2025 (10 points, position 1/5)
    • 2025 article notes the Outpost nAT was 'lovely and rounded to drive' and 'predictable and easy to place'
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow Handling & Lateral Grip (Objective) Strong
    • 5th place snow handling in 2025 (101.78 s, +9.8% from best, position 5/6)
    • Only 4th in snow circle in 2025 (33.69 s, +6.9% from best, position 4/6)
  • Deep Winter Snow Braking/Traction vs Dedicated Winter Tires Strong
    • 2023 snow braking ranked 3/4 and was +35.4% from best (20.72 m)
    • 2023 snow traction ranked 3/4 and was +41.5% from best (6.96 s)

Test History

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The Best All Terrain Tires For Winter 2025 Tested Winner

2025

Well, based on my score weighting, which can be adjusted on results tab above, the Nokian Outpost nAT is on average, the best all terrain tire for the winter. While it's only standout was ice braki...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling
Weak:
Snow Handling
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3
of 4
Nokian Outpost nAT vs Hakkapeliitta R5 vs WRG4 vs One

2023
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5

The Nokian Outpost nAT was way closer to the all weather than the all season tire, which is very impressive. It's worth reminding you that we're testing on very hard packed snow at around -17c / 0f...
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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