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Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

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Replaces the Nokian SeasonProof SUV

The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV is a winter touring tire that feels highly reassuring in real-world use, especially on wet, slushy roads and in snowfall. Drivers praise its confidence, stability at speed and unexpectedly sharp steering for a winter SUV tire. Independent tests, however, paint a more mixed picture: it stands out for aquaplaning resistance and comfort, but is held back by weaker braking performance.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 5 owner reviews 80% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P8 of 11 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Dry, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated September 2026.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 47,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 61sizes available
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 6 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV

8.2/10

Better than 71% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2023-2025 72% 86%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 82% 68% 14%
Combined 71% 8.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 85% 30% 3
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 28% 23% 3
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 39% 17% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 58% 6% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 83% 5% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 73% 3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 53% 3
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 19% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 86% of the test figure. The other 14% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2025 2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19 P8 / 11
  2. 2024 2024 AS SUV Winter Tire Test 235/55 R18 P9 / 10
  3. 2023 2023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 235/60 R18 P5 / 9
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV averages a finish of 7th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
7th Average
5th Best
9th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20232025

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire Test P8 of 11

As the test's undisputed aquaplaning champion, the NOKIAN Snowproof 2 SUV offers the highest safety reserves when driving through standing water. Testers noted it "verdrängt Wasser besonders gut" (displaces water particularly well) and was confidently in the lead in both straight and curved aquaplaning tests. This specialization comes at a significant cost to its other abilities. The tire "enttäuscht" (disappointed) with the weakest snow traction in the group and exhibited long braking distances and less-than-sporty handling on dry roads.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Snow Traction Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Autobild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 235/50 R19P8 / 11
20242024 AS SUV Winter Tire TestAUTO Straßenverkehr · 235/55 R18P9 / 10
20232023 Tire Reviews SUV Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 235/60 R18P5 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range46 sizes available

215-315Width35-65Profile16-21Rim95-116 T-WLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 46 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes235/50 R19235/55 R19215/65 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV stops 5.2% longer than premium rivals, 2.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 85/100, and owners rate it 9.4/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV stops 4.6% longer than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 39/100, and owners rate it 9.4/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV in the snow?
Across the 3 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV stops 5% longer than premium rivals, 0.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 20.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 5.4% worse than premium rivals, 1.8% worse than mid-range rivals and 26.1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 28/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 in the snow from 5 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV's rolling resistance is 0.5% higher than premium rivals, 4.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.2% higher than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV?
Across 5 owner ratings the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV averages 82%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.4 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 7.2. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 80% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV (6)
What is the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV?
Owners rate the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 7.4 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 8,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV again, based on the 5 owner reviews that answered the question. 40% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV replace?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV is the successor to the Nokian SeasonProof SUV in Nokian's range.
What sizes does the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV come in?
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV is available in 61 sizes, ranging from 215-315/35-65 R16-21.
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What owners say summarised from 4 reviews

Drivers report the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV delivers excellent traction in snow and outstanding confidence on wet and slushy roads, with secure high-speed control. Several note surprisingly strong dry-road handling and precise steering for a winter tire. Overall satisfaction is high, with multiple users recommending it for challenging winter conditions.

What owners mention most counted across 4 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Dry Grip 94%
  • Wet Grip 94%
  • Road Feedback 88%
  • Snow Grip 86%
  • Handling 84%
  • Wear 74%
  • Ice Grip 73%
  • Comfort 72%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 94%

“Driving these tires on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD in Switzerland since October 2023 for 13000 km. What amazed me with those tires is the grip and security they give during heavy raining or slush. They provided excellent...”

  • Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
  • 8,000 miles
Read full review → 1,007 found this helpful
Most critical 61%

“The tires got really bad while aging. I don't know if I had tires from a bad lot, but they were extremely noisy. When they had about 5 mm tread left, the snow grip got really bad and I decided to replace them with...”

  • Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 5 found this helpful
Longest term 78%

“This is my second season on this tires. The tires are good on snow and very good on wet and slushy roads. With 2wd and 5° incline and with 2 inch of sniw I had no issues starting up the hill. Tire also performs very...”

  • Dacia Duster 4x4
  • 12,000 miles
Read full review → 152 found this helpful

All 5 Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
61%
Member
Initial Impressions

The tires got really bad while aging. I don't know if I had tires from a bad lot, but they were extremely noisy.
When they had about 5 mm tread left, the snow grip got really bad and I decided to replace them with Continental TS870P.
I would not recommend them for heavy cars like my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD.
They were very good on wet and dry roads when new and also when aged. But the winter (snow, ice) performance was not making me feel safe, therefore I replaced them immediately as the snow handling got bad.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 5
78%
Member
Initial Impressions
This is my second season on this tires. The tires are good on snow and very good on wet and slushy roads. With 2wd and 5° incline and with 2 inch of sniw I had no issues starting up the hill. Tire also performs very good on dry roads - winter only. Wear for a winter tire is also very good. Noise and comfort is ok for dimension. I recommend this tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 152
86%
Member
Good enough for winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 1,000

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Driving these tires on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD in Switzerland since October 2023 for 13000 km.
What amazed me with those tires is the grip and security they give during heavy raining or slush. They provided excellent control at high speed during a heavy snow storm in Germany in December while the highway was not properly cleaned. And they are always secure through water puddles on the highway or when driving through heavy rain.
One drawback is the increased fuel consumption (~1 liter/100 km) while driving on rain.
There is noticeable tread wear on the front axle but I did not measure the remaining tread depth, yet.
One characteristic is the noticeable noise and steering wheel vibration during cornering at low speeds (10-20 km/h).
The highway driving noise is particularly high pitched, but not disturbing.
I am satisfied with these tires and would recommend them for anyone driving through snow, slush or rain.
Dry braking seems a bit worse than with the summer Continental Premium Contact 6 tires, but was never a practical issue.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
Helpful 1,007
96%
Member
Nokian excellent on snow, also excellent on wet surfaces, but what was surprising was in the dry. The Kevlar reinforced sidewall significantly reduces body roll and steering angle. The tire is direct and precise, at high performance summer levels, making the handling fantastic. This driving pleasure has not been declared by the tests carried out so far, not even the aramid reinforced sidewall which reduces the risk of punctures and dents or bubbles, very important for an off-road vehicle. Unthinkable for an SUV winter tire until recently. I had the WR SUV3, which lasted 10 years, excellent on snow, but here the step forward is very big. Well done.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 989
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