Nokian SeasonProof - Test Results
Test Statistics
8
Tests Completed9th
Average Position5th
Best Result15th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
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
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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
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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
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Slalom
Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling
Dry Braking
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
2021
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wear
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Subj. Comfort, Snow Circle, Snow Handling
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
2021
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
Dry Braking - Cool, Dry Handling, Dry Handling - Cool, Wet Braking
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
2020
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Noise
Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling