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Nokian Remedy WRG5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

2

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across two 2025 all-weather tire tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 lands as a mid-pack performer overall (average overall position 4.5), earning one "Recommended" award. The clearest recurring pattern is a strong resistance to aquaplaning combined with generally acceptable dry and snow capability, but with a notable deficiency in wet stopping power and wet grip/handling relative to class leaders.

In both tests, dry performance trends toward average-to-decent (especially handling feel), and winter performance is mixed: snow results are mostly mid-field with occasional highs in subjective snow handling, while ice performance is a weak point-particularly ice braking-suggesting the tire is better suited to variable wet/snow conditions than to consistently icy environments. Wet braking is the standout weakness and is consistently among the worst results reported for the WRG5.

Performance Strengths
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Wet Stability in Deep Water) Strong
    • 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2025 '7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested' (9.5 m/sec2, Position 1/7)
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2025 '7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested' (82.9 km/h, Position 2/7, +1% from best)
    • Article note: performed well in deeper water aquaplaning versus some rivals ('Nokian, Michelin and Bridgestone all performing well')
  • Dry Handling (Control/Feel rather than outright stopping) Moderate
    • 4th place dry handling in 2025 Car and Driver test (30.7 s, Position 4/6, +4.4% from best)
    • 4th place dry handling in 2025 '7 BEST' test (73.63 s, Position 4/8, +1.6% from best)
    • 2nd place subjective dry handling in 2025 '7 BEST' test (9.75 points, Position 2/7, +2.5% from best)
  • Snow Performance (General Mobility and Driver Confidence) Moderate
    • 1st place subjective snow handling in 2025 '7 BEST' test (10 points, Position 1/7)
    • 3rd place snow handling in 2025 '7 BEST' test (84.28 s, Position 3/8, +5.6% from best)
    • Snow braking mid-pack but competitive in 2025 '7 BEST' test (16.52 m, Position 4/8, +9.4% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking & Wet Grip (Braking/Cornering on Wet) Strong
    • Last place wet braking in 2025 Car and Driver test (52.8 m, Position 6/6, +34% from best)
    • 6th place wet braking in 2025 '7 BEST' test (37.32 m, Position 6/8, +27.7% from best)
    • Last place wet handling and wet circle in 2025 Car and Driver test (wet handling 35.3 s, Position 6/6, +13.9%; wet circle 0.64 m/s, Position 6/6, +23.8%)
  • Ice Performance (Especially Braking) Moderate
    • 7th place ice braking in 2025 '7 BEST' test (11.25 m, Position 7/8, +26.4% from best)
    • Ice traction shows large deficit to best despite mid ranking (9.61 s, Position 3/8, +50.2% from best)
  • Dry Braking (Stopping Distance) Moderate
    • Dry braking 4th in 2025 Car and Driver test (40 m, Position 4/6, +20.1% from best)
    • Dry braking 5th in 2025 '7 BEST' test (40.96 m, Position 5/8, +19.2% from best)

Test History

5
of 7
2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive

Despite finishing last overall, the newest tire in the test, the $220 Nokian Remedy WRG5, offered two significant advantages: the best warranty (60,000 miles with no age limit) and strong performan...
Weak:
Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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4
of 9
The 7 BEST All Weather Tires Tested Recommended

2025
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2 AW

The Nokian Remedy WRG5 is a solid all weather tire. While it struggles a little in braking compared to the best, the other qualities make up for is, notably an impressive lead in the deeper water o...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Ice Braking
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