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Nokian Snowproof P - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

18th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Nokian Snowproof P - Official Image

Nokian Snowproof P delivers a mixed winter performance with standout comfort/efficiency and strong dry braking, but clear limitations in wet grip and aquaplaning alongside variable snow capability. Across seven winter tests it averages P10.1 overall, with frequent top results for external noise and rolling resistance, plus several top-tier dry braking finishes. However, multiple tests show bottom-tier wet circle and aquaplaning performance, and snow results range from excellent braking to weaker traction/handling.
Overall, it suits drivers prioritizing quietness, low fuel use and confident dry stopping, while those facing frequent heavy rain or deep water should note its consistent aquaplaning deficit. Snow performance is mixed-capable in braking but less convincing in traction/handling versus class leaders.

Performance Strengths
  • Comfort and Noise Strong
    • 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Bild Winter (1/22)
    • 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Zeitung (1/8)
    • 1st place noise in 2021 Tire Reviews (1/10)
    • 2nd place noise in 2025 ADAC (2/31)
  • Efficiency and Rolling Resistance Strong
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (1/11)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Zeitung (1/8)
    • 3rd place rolling resistance in 2021 Tire Reviews (3/10)
    • Fuel consumption 8th/31 (+1.8% from best) in 2025 ADAC
  • Dry Braking and Dry Performance Strong
    • Best dry braking in 2022 Auto Zeitung (1/8)
    • 3rd dry braking in 2025 ADAC (3/31, +1.9% from best)
    • Solid dry handling: 4th/10 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+1.4% from best) and 3rd/8 subjective dry in 2022 Auto Zeitung
  • Ice and Select Snow Metrics Moderate
    • Ice braking 5th/31 in 2025 ADAC (+5.3% from best)
    • Snow braking 2nd/10 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+2.2% from best)
    • Snow braking 8th/22 in 2022 Auto Bild (+3.1% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Grip (Handling/Circle/Braking) Strong
    • Wet circle 27/30 (+35.5%) and wet handling mid-pack in 2025 ADAC; wet braking 11/31 (+5.4%)
    • Wet circle 10/11 (+6.2%) and wet braking 10/11 (+15.7%) in 2022 Auto Bild SUV
    • Wet handling 7/10 (+4.5%) and wet braking 8/10 (+12.5%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Wet braking 13/22 (+16.1%) and wet circle 14/22 (+3.8%) in 2022 Auto Bild Winter
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • Straight aqua 27/31 (+14.1%) in 2025 ADAC
    • Straight aqua 21/22 (+12.1%) and curved aqua 21/22 (+38.4%) in 2022 Auto Bild Winter
    • Straight aqua 10/11 (+11.7%) and curved aqua 10/11 (+28.3%) in 2022 Auto Bild SUV
    • Straight aqua 9/10 (+9.3%) and curved aqua 10/10 (+10.1%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Straight aqua 8/8 (+13.8%) and curved aqua 8/8 (+45.6%) in 2022 Auto Zeitung
  • Snow Traction and Handling Consistency Moderate
    • Snow traction 25/31 (+10.2%) and snow braking 23/31 (+8.7%) in 2025 ADAC
    • Snow handling 20/21 (+5.0%) and snow slalom 20/22 (+5.7%) in 2022 Auto Bild Winter
    • Snow traction 7/10 (+5.5%) and snow handling 6/10 (+4.5%) in 2021 Tire Reviews
    • Mid-pack snow metrics in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (traction 8/11, handling 7/10)
  • Value/Price Positioning Minor
    • Price 17/20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter (+52.3% from best)
    • Price 7/10 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+82.5% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

8
of 31
2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

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, on...
Strong:
Noise
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18
of 22
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Alpin 6

Fair.
Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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9
of 10
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Conditionally Recommended.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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13
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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4
of 8
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

Good on snow and dry roads, but when it's wet the WR SnowProof P is weaker.
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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12
of 18
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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7
of 10
2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Nokian will be disappointed with seventh place for the Snowproof P, largely down to the wet performance of the tire where it seemed to struggle both in the shallow water of the handling and braking...
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Circle
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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