Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Snowproof 3P averages a finish of 5th.
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.
Where the Nokian Snowproof 3P 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 | 4 | P2.5 of 9.3 | 85% | 2 |
| Dry Handling | 2 | P9.5 of 11 | 19% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P6.5 of 9 | 31% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P3.3 of 9.3 | 76% | - |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P4.8 of 9.3 | 65% | 2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P2 of 9 | 88% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 4 | P5 of 9.3 | 55% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3 | P5 of 9.3 | 60% | 1 |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P5 of 9 | 49% | - |
| Snow Traction | 4 | P6 of 9 | 31% | - |
| Snow Handling | 4 | P4 of 9 | 59% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 9 | 69% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 2 | P5 of 10.5 | 57% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 3 | P6.7 of 10 | 38% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 4 | P3.8 of 9.3 | 57% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 4 | P3.8 of 9.3 | 63% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian Snowproof 3P. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Blizzak 6
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
Compare with Blizzak 6 |
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with UltraGrip Performance 3 |
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Michelin Alpin 7
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
Compare with Alpin 7 |
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with WinterContact TS 870 P |
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Nokian Snowproof 3P has a strong record for stopping on wet and dry roads, although its overall placings vary. It finished second of nine in the 2026 Sport Auto test and third of six in Al Volante, while Tire Reviews placed it sixth of nine but gave it a Recommended award. Dry braking was first of nine in both the 2026 Tire Reviews and Sport Auto tests, and wet braking was second in three tests. Sport Auto also praised its precise, progressive wet handling, where it was first of nine, and gave it a value recommendation. Snow traction was less convincing, with three bottom-three results, although testers described its snow behavior as safe.
There are exceptions to those patterns. In the 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars test, it finished seventh of 12, with dry braking sixth of 13 and wet braking seventh. More unusually, wet handling was 12th of 13 and drew a safety penalty, contrasting sharply with its pace in the other tests. Dry handling was also last of 13, and testers repeatedly noted a lack of dry-road precision. Snow traction reached fourth of 12 at Auto Bild, despite being last of six at Al Volante. Noise results varied too: Al Volante called it the loudest at both measured speeds, while Auto Bild measured it as the second quietest.
It also produced the shortest dry braking distance of any tire here- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
Dry braking was the second shortest in the group- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
was second in wet braking- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
Its wet braking was among the shortest- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
It set the quickest wet handling times and took full subjective marks from the drivers- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
shared the fastest wet lap with the Pirelli- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
the second-lowest rolling resistance- 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test (2026)
rolling resistance was competitive- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
It resisted curved aquaplaning better than anything else- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
The Nokian Snowproof 3P produced the best set of wet measurements in this test- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
Its wet braking was among the shortest and its wet circle grip was second only to the winner- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
the slowest tire of all on the dry handling course- 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test (2026)
grip fading early in rapid direction changes- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
it had the slowest snow traction of the six- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
It is safe on snow without leading there, sitting in the bottom half of the field for traction- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
it was the loudest tire at both measured speeds- 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test (2026)
the testers rated its ride comfort and interior noise among the lowest in the test- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
the testers rated its ride comfort and interior noise among the lowest in the test- 2026 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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.
The Nokian Snowproof 3P finished third overall. It is the tire to have when the roads are wet rather than white: strong braking, high aquaplaning resistance and a fast wet lap. On snow it is safe and progressive but not quick, and on dry roads it trades sharpness for security. A good all-rounder with a wet-weather bias.
The Nokian Snowproof 3P finishes sixth and is a solid performer. It was the best in dry braking, essentially tied for the best in wet braking and had good rolling resistance, but surprisingly for Nokian it was not at the very front in the snow testing, and it was a little less precise in the dry than the best. I still recommend it on the strength of its safety, particularly if short stopping distances on dry and wet roads are your priority.
The Nokian Snowproof 3P finished second overall and picked up sport auto's value recommendation. It is the wet-weather specialist of this group, and for central European winters that are more often cold and wet than white, that is arguably the more useful skill set. You accept a noisier, firmer ride and some rolling resistance to get it.
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