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Nokian SeasonProof - Test Results

Test Statistics

8

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Nokian SeasonProof consistently excels in winter-oriented metrics and comfort while lagging notably in wet and dry performance. Across eight tests it repeatedly tops snow categories (often 1st place for snow braking/handling) and posts class-leading external noise and competitive rolling resistance. However, it is frequently bottom-tier in wet braking and handling, and often below average in dry braking/handling, which depresses its average overall position (8.5).
Overall, SeasonProof suits drivers prioritizing strong winter safety and quietness, but it trails the class leaders on rain-soaked and warm roads. Value and wear show decent-to-good results in some tests, but its consistent wet shortfall is a clear systemic weakness.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow/Winter Performance Strong
    • 1st place snow braking in 2024 test; 2nd snow slalom (+5.8% from best)
    • 1st place snow braking/traction/handling in 2021 Auto Bild (all three snow tests led)
    • 3rd snow braking and 1st snow handling & snow circle in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • 1st snow braking, 2nd snow traction/handling in 2021 AZ
    • Top-4 across snow braking/traction/handling in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
  • External Noise/Comfort Strong
    • 1st place noise in 2024 test (70.1 dB)
    • 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Bild (71.5 dB)
    • 2nd place noise in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (67.1 dB)
    • Subj. comfort 1st place in 2021 Tire Reviews (10 points)
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
    • 6/14 rolling resistance (+15.6% from best) in 2024 test
    • 4/17 rolling resistance (+8.3% from best) in 2022 Auto Bild
    • 1/9 rolling resistance in 2021 AZ
    • 4/13 rolling resistance (+6.4% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild SUV
  • Wear/Value (select tests) Moderate
    • 2/16 wear (51,326 km) and 3/16 value (9.16 price/1000) in 2021 Auto Bild
    • 7/15 wear (+25.7% from best) and 8/15 value in 2022 Auto Bild
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Performance (Braking/Handling/Aquaplaning) Strong
    • 2024: wet braking 13/14 (+23.5%), wet handling 12/14 (+4%), wet circle 11/14; straight aqua 10/14
    • 2022 Auto Bild: wet braking 15/17 (+21%), wet handling 10/17 (+7%), wet circle 12/17
    • 2021 Tire Reviews: wet braking 8/11 (+18%), wet handling 9/11 (+5.4%)
    • 2021 AZ: wet braking 9/9 (+7.9%), wet braking cool 6/9 (+16.9%); repeated mentions of struggling at both temperatures
    • 2020 Auto Bild SUV: wet braking 12/13 (+24.3%), wet handling 13/13 (+6.3%)
  • Dry Performance (Braking/Handling) Strong
    • 2024: dry braking 10/14 (+12%), dry handling 13/14 (+2.2%)
    • 2022 Auto Bild: dry braking 16/17 (+26.8%), dry handling 12/17 (+2.9%)
    • 2021 Auto Bild: dry braking 6/18 (+11%), dry handling 15/18 (+4.1%)
    • 2021 Tire Reviews: dry braking 7/11 (+10.7%), dry handling 8/11 (+3.8%)
    • 2021 AZ: multiple last-place dry handling/braking in cool and warm (9/9)
  • Price/Value Consistency Minor
    • 2024: price 7/12 (+48.1% from best)
    • 2022: price 11/15 (+45.2% from best)
    • 2020: price 8/11 (+65.6% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

11
of 14
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Slalom
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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6
of 17
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Good.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
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15
of 37
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

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5
of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wear
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9
of 34
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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7
of 11
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Nokian Seasonproof was excellent in the snow and had good levels of comfort, but the poor braking performance of the tire in the wet and dry makes it a poor choice for a mild climate.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Snow Circle, Snow Handling
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7
of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

The new Nokian SeasonProof is very strong in the snow, and has a low rolling resistance, however it's not good enough in the wet.
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Braking - Cool, Dry Handling, Dry Handling - Cool, Wet Braking
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8
of 13
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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