The Nokian Snowproof P is a mid-range ultra high performance winter tire that blends secure cold-weather road manners with an emphasis on comfort. Drivers frequently praise its confident snow/ice traction, reassuring wet grip and stable, sporty dry handling. Independent tests, however, paint a more mixed picture: strong dry braking and efficiency are consistent highlights, while wet handling and aquaplaning resistance are recurring weak spots. Overall, it feels best suited to cold, mainly dry-to-damp winter driving where refinement and sure-footedness matter most.
Across real-world feedback, the Snowproof P tends to deliver the kind of 'winter confidence' people buy Nokian for, with many reporting dependable grip in snow and ice, good stability at speed and a composed feel on dry roads. Comfort is generally well regarded, although a minority mention noticeable noise or a speed-specific resonance, and one report of deformation appears to be an outlier against otherwise positive experiences.
Professional testing aligns with the tire's strengths in refinement and running costs: external noise and rolling resistance frequently score near the top of the class, and dry braking performance is repeatedly strong for a winter UHP option. Where tests diverge from many user impressions is in the wet: several results show below-par wet circle/handling and consistently weak aquaplaning resistance, suggesting the tire can be less reassuring in heavy rain or standing water than its on-road confidence might imply. Snow performance in tests is also variable-often good in braking, but less consistent in traction and handling versus leading winter competitors-so it's a sensible choice for mixed winter conditions, but not the most convincing option for very wet climates or for drivers regularly encountering deep water and demanding slush.
The quick answer
Owners say87%from 10 owner reviews80% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DrySnow, WetRelative 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.
The Nokian Tires Snowproof P fails to achieve good ratings on all three road surfaces and therefore misses a good overall driving safety score, and despite achieving a good environmental rating, only manages a satisfactory overall evaluation. For driving safety, the tire provides only satisfactory steering feedback and precision on dry roads, requiring occasional corrections during steering input and cornering due to its elastic response feel, and the test vehicle tends to oversteer during dynamic evasive maneuvers or lane changes with only satisfactory limit behavior, though it achieves good braking distances that are slightly above average for the test field. On wet surfaces, the Nokian delivers satisfactory overall performance - while it still scores well for braking distances, it only achieves satisfactory ratings for both longitudinal and lateral aquaplaning resistance and handling, where the tire tends to understeer early and lacks precision with moderate limit performance. In winter conditions, the Snowproof P also only manages satisfactory ratings overall, achieving good scores only for ice braking while receiving satisfactory evaluations for snow braking distances, traction, and handling, where the test vehicle cannot be steered with particular precision and the limit range is again only at a moderate level with early tendencies toward under- or oversteering, though the tire still offers some reserves. Regarding environmental performance, this Finnish-manufactured tire receives good ratings with good predicted mileage and tire wear, plus good overall efficiency primarily due to low fuel consumption, though its weight is rated only as satisfactory.
In 215/55 R17, the Nokian Snowproof P is projected to cost €39.54 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €988 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof P stops 4.8% longer than premium rivals, 1.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 45/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof P in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof P stops 1.7% shorter than premium rivals, 3.9% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.2% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 89/100, and owners rate it 9.3/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof P in the snow?
Across the 6 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof P stops 0.8% longer than premium rivals, 0.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 25.2% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 2.4% worse than premium rivals, 1.1% worse than mid-range rivals and 48.2% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 47/100, and owners rate it 9.2/10 in the snow from 10 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Snowproof P on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian Snowproof P stops 5.4% shorter than premium rivals, 7.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 78/100, and owners rate it 8.6/10 on ice from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Snowproof P?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Snowproof P's rolling resistance is 8.6% lower than premium rivals, 15.5% lower than mid-range rivals and 7.2% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Nokian Snowproof P(9)
How many miles does the Nokian Snowproof P last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nokian Snowproof P is expected to last around 28,061 miles (45,160 km).
What do owners say about the Nokian Snowproof P?
Across 10 owner ratings the Nokian Snowproof P averages 87%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 9.3 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 8. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Nokian Snowproof P cost to run?
In 215/55 R17, the Nokian Snowproof P is projected to cost €39.54 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €988 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Nokian Snowproof P's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Snowproof P 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 P?
Owners rate the Nokian Snowproof P 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Nokian Snowproof P wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian Snowproof P 8.2 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian Snowproof P again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Nokian Snowproof P again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 70% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Nokian Snowproof P replace?
The Nokian Snowproof P is the successor to the Nokian WR A4 in Nokian's range.
What sizes does the Nokian Snowproof P come in?
The Nokian Snowproof P is available in 55 sizes, ranging from 205-275/35-55 R17-21.
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Most drivers report the Nokian Snowproof P delivers excellent winter capability with strong snow/ice traction, confident wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, and very good dry handling and stability. Noise is the main drawback noted by a minority, with some speed-specific resonance; one low-scoring review reports deformation, but this is contradicted by multiple high-scoring experiences. Overall comfort and security at speed are praised, with quietness acceptable for many in colder temps.
What owners mention most counted across 9 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
Owner score87%
Dry Grip93%
Snow Grip92%
Handling90%
Wet Grip89%
Road Feedback87%
Ice Grip86%
Wear82%
Comfort80%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 96%
“Fitted the snow proof P to my 2023 VW Polo GTI 2ltr (205ps). After six months use (central Germany) I've found them to be very capable tires, even in fresh deep snow after a heavy fall. At temperatures below 7°c they...”
“The main reason to buy Nokian is definitively the Cost-Quality ratio, almost unbeatable. That being said, I found the tire very noise, and with a resonance issue between 126 and 129 km/h where they they start to rumble...”
Fitted the snow proof P to my 2023 VW Polo GTI 2ltr (205ps). After six months use (central Germany) I've found them to be very capable tires, even in fresh deep snow after a heavy fall. At temperatures below 7°c they are quiet & comfortable to drive. They provide plenty of grip in dry conditions. In the wet they are very capable but suffer a little understeer in tight corners at speed. On the Autobahn at speed they're very quiet & feel secure in standing water. No worries with aquaplaning.
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After wra3 and wra4 (both excellent on dry and wet, excellent on snow and ice, the wra3 better at very low, almost freezing temperatures, the wra4 better on snow), I tried the snowproof P. I haven't yet tried the new directional design on snow , but on dry surfaces they essentially follow the excellent handling performance of the two previous models with asymmetrical design. With the rudder, in the absence of longitudinal channels, the footprint on the ground seems to be wider, and the cornering grip perhaps slightly greater. The sidewall is stiffer than previous models, and this gives better handling, a lower steering angle and lateral lie, further improving driving dynamics. Anyone who says that Nokians don't handle the road well on wet, dry and snow either doesn't know how to drive in different road conditions, or their car has problems. I've read about deformations on this model, well it depends on whether during season changes you keep the tires resting in the right place, in the right way, and this applies to every brand and model.
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Worst tires I've ever used! They deformed after 10.000km (2 seasons) of use and now they will go straight to the garbage - the car shakes. Shame on you, Nokian!
The main reason to buy Nokian is definitively the Cost-Quality ratio, almost unbeatable. That being said, I found the tire very noise, and with a resonance issue between 126 and 129 km/h where they they start to rumble and they become very noisy. But at least the steering wheels does not vibrate. This is a design issue.
On the snow and Ice, are not the best for sure, but they are safe enough and I never got stuck (I live in the Swiss Alps).
Despite the test results regarding low aquaplaning resistance I had no issues with it. Water drainage is really effective. Snow performance is magnificent. 35 cm thick snow with ice underneath without a single issue. I was using c. climate + SUV before and the difference is really big in winter performance. I drove through deep and shallow water patches both straight and curves. Really assuring tires.
Using on Honda Civic Sport+, dry handling is great. On slippery conditions such as melty snow tires are awesome. Despite the wide dimensions, in heavy snow braking and handling is better than expected. At 150 km/h a strange noise comes from tires but after 160 it stops.
Very pleased with these tires on my Tesla Model 3 Performance. Rock solid on snow and ice and in cold, wet conditions. A little more noisy than my Summer Michelin Pilot Sports (only at slower speeds) but to be expected.
