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Nokian SeasonProof Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2020 to 2024 4 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Nokian SeasonProof averages a finish of 9th. Its strongest discipline is Snow Braking, beating 93% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Handling, at 16% across 6 tests.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 9thAverage finish
  • 44%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Nokian SeasonProof

8 tests, 2020 to 2024

0%50%100%2020202120222024Average 44%2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2020): P8 of 11, Beat 30% of the field2021 AZ All Season Tire Test (2021): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2021): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2021 All Season Tire Market Overview (2021): P9 of 32, Beat 74% of the field2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2021): P5 of 16, Beat 67% of the field2022 All Season Tire Market Overview (2022): P15 of 35, Beat 59% of the field2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2022): P6 of 15, Beat 64% of the field2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test (2024): P11 of 12, Beat 9% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test P11 of 12

Strong: Snow Braking, Snow Slalom, Noise Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Braking Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian SeasonProof finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking - Cool 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Dry Braking 8 P11.1 of 19.1 41% -
Dry Handling - Cool 1 P9 of 9 0% -
Dry Handling Weak 6 P11.5 of 13.7 16% -
Wet
Wet Braking 8 P12.3 of 19.1 27% -
Wet Braking - Cool 2 P7 of 10 34% -
Wet Handling - Cool 1 P7 of 9 25% -
Wet Handling 6 P10.7 of 13.7 23% -
Wet Circle 3 P10.7 of 16.3 36% -
Straight Aqua 6 P8.3 of 13.7 42% -
Curved Aquaplaning 3 P5.7 of 15.3 69% -
Snow
Snow Braking Strong 6 P1.8 of 13.7 93% 3
Snow Traction 6 P3.8 of 13.7 76% 1
Snow Handling 6 P2.8 of 13.3 85% 2
Snow Circle 1 P1 of 11 100% 1
Snow Slalom 2 P3.5 of 15.5 84% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P1 of 11 100% 1
Noise 6 P2.8 of 13.7 82% 2
Tire Weight 1 P5 of 15 71% -
Value
Wear 2 P4.5 of 15.5 75% -
Value 2 P5.5 of 15.5 68% -
Rolling Resistance 6 P5.5 of 13.7 67% 1
Fuel Consumption 1 P8 of 15 50% -
Abrasion 1 P11 of 15 29% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian SeasonProof. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental AllSeasonContact 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind 8 2 6 - 25%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 8 shared: 0 ahead, 8 behind 8 0 8 - 0%
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 7 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind 7 2 4 1 33%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind 7 0 7 - 0%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 6 shared: 2 ahead, 4 behind Compare with CrossClimate 2 6 2 4 - 33%
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind 5 3 2 - 60%
Vredestein Quatrac 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Nexen N Blue 4 Season 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Dunlop Sport All Season 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Vredestein Quatrac Pro 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nokian WeatherProof Predecessor 27 3 5th 59%
Nokian SeasonProof This tire 8 0 9th 44%
Nokian Seasonproof 2 Successor 13 4 5th 58%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated August 20, 2025.

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

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Performance (Braking/Handling/Aquaplaning) Strong
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 2024: price 7/12 (+48.1% from best)
    • 2022: price 11/15 (+45.2% from best)
    • 2020: price 8/11 (+65.6% from best)
  • Wet braking Strong in 4 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Behavior at the limit Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Minor in 1 of 6 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Nokian SeasonProof (6 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 4 of 6 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow handling strength in 3 of 6 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 2 of 6 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 1 of 6 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip strength in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Value for money strength in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 1 of 6 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 8

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 1 test
P11 of 12 Beat 9% of the field

2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 235/55 R17

StrongSnow BrakingSnow SlalomNoise WeakDry HandlingWet Braking WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 2

2022 2 tests
P6 of 15 Beat 64% of the field

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild 195/55 R16

Good.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow HandlingNoise WeakDry Braking WinnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2021 4 tests
P5 of 16 Beat 67% of the field

2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/50 R17

StrongSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingWear WinnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

Tire Reviews 205/55 R16 Tested by Tire Reviews

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.

StrongSnow HandlingSnow CircleSubj. Comfort WinnerMichelin CrossClimate 2

P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16

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.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow HandlingRolling Resistance WeakDry Braking - CoolDry Handling - CoolDry HandlingWet Braking WinnerContinental AllSeasonContact

2020 1 test

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