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Nokian Snowproof 3P

The Nokian Snowproof 3P is a winter touring tire with strong wet and dry braking. Its dry handling and snow traction are less convincing, while wet handling results vary sharply between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 90% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P7 of 12 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Value Snow, Comfort 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 October 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 300miles driven
  • 4professional tests
  • 62sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Snowproof 3P

9.4/10

Better than 96% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 4 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 4 publications · 2026 96% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 96% 9.4

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 96% 30% 4
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 66% 23% 4
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 80% 17% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 82% 6% 4
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 62% 5% 4

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 98% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 87% 4
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 46% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 87% of the test figure. The other 13% 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. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P7 / 12
  2. 2026 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test Al Volante · 235/60 R18 P3 / 6
  3. 2026 The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27 Tire Reviews · 205/55 R17 P6 / 9
  4. 2026 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test Sport Auto · 205/45 R17 P2 / 9

Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Snowproof 3P averages a finish of 5th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
2nd Best
7th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20262026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test P7 of 12

The Nokian Snowproof 3P finished seventh and was rated good. It works well on snow and is quiet with low rolling resistance, but its handling on wet and dry roads holds it back.

Strong: Noise, Rolling Resistance Weak: Dry Handling, Wet Handling Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Every independent test of the Nokian Snowproof 3P, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P7 / 12gut (Good)
20262026 Al Volante Winter Tire TestAl Volante · 235/60 R18P3 / 6
2026The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27Tire Reviews · 205/55 R17P6 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
20262026 Sport Auto Winter Tire TestSport Auto · 205/45 R17P2 / 9Preis-Leistungs-Tipp / sehr gut (Best Value Tip / Very Good)

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Videos

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range50 sizes available

205-315Width30-60Profile17-21Rim88-113 T-YLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU LabelAcross 50 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

72-74dB B

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 3P in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 3P stops 1.9% shorter than premium rivals, 6.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 96/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 3P in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 3P stops 2.1% shorter than premium rivals, 4.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 80/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof 3P in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof 3P stops 0.3% longer than premium rivals, 1.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 1.3% worse than premium rivals, 0.2% worse than mid-range rivals and 0.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 66/100.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Snowproof 3P?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Snowproof 3P's rolling resistance is 0.5% lower than premium rivals, 4.5% lower than mid-range rivals and 11.7% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian Snowproof 3P's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Snowproof 3P most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
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What sizes does the Nokian Snowproof 3P come in?
The Nokian Snowproof 3P is available in 62 sizes, ranging from 205-315/30-60 R17-21.
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Questions and Answers for the Nokian Snowproof 3P

How is the durability of the Nokian Snowproof? It is definitely much noisier. Up until now, I’ve been driving on Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3s, and that is an… Show more How is the durability of the Nokian Snowproof? It is definitely much noisier.
Up until now, I’ve been driving on Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3s, and that is an incredibly quiet and durable tire! Show less
October 11, 2026
No I don't think it would be any noisier than your current tire. I haven't seen any durability tests of the Snowproof 3P. I'm sure it's fine though

Nokian Snowproof 3P Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 90%
  • Dry Grip 100%
  • Wet Grip 100%
  • Handling 100%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Comfort 70%

All 1 Nokian Snowproof 3P reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
90%
FelixF
Initial Impressions

Previous tire: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 · Mostly motorway and short city trips, little snow in my area

I chose the Snowproof 3P for its strong wet braking and high-speed stability. My Dunlop Winter Sport 5 was excellent in snow but felt vague and wobbly in fast, sweeping motorway bends.

Comfort: Firm, much like a UHP summer tire. If you're coming from UHP summers, you'll hardly notice a difference in ride comfort.
Noise: Very quiet, a big improvement over the Dunlop.
Steering: In slow corners with a lot of steering lock, it feels a little dull, but it still builds up plenty of grip. It's clearly most at home at higher speeds: excellent straight-line stability, and lane changes are easy and precise, without the vague, wobbly feel typical of many winter tires.

Wet grip: On a similar level to my summer tires.
Grip in general: Felt confident after only a few km, and the tire feels better with every kilometer.

So far a great choice for drivers who prioritize motorway stability and wet safety. I'll update after the winter with experience in cold, wet and possibly snowy conditions.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
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