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Nokian Snowproof P Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2021 to 2025 5 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Nokian Snowproof P averages a finish of 10th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 93% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 8% across 5 tests.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 10thAverage finish
  • 39%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Nokian Snowproof P

7 tests, 2021 to 2025

0%50%100%202120222025Average 39%2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test (2021): P7 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test (2021): P12 of 18, Beat 18% of the field2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test (2022): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2022 Winter Tire Market Overview (2022): P13 of 56, Beat 78% of the field2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2022): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2022): P18 of 20, Beat 11% of the field2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test (2025): P8 of 31, Beat 73% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test P8 of 31

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.

Strong: Noise Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian Snowproof P 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 5 P4 of 16.4 79% 1
Dry Handling 4 P5 of 13 64% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Wet
Wet Braking 6 P10.2 of 23.2 44% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P8 of 31 77% -
Wet Handling 4 P9.8 of 12.8 25% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Wet Circle 3 P17 of 21 19% -
Straight Aqua Weak 5 P15 of 16.4 8% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P12.3 of 12.8 4% -
Snow
Snow Braking 6 P8.8 of 18.8 60% -
Snow Traction 5 P12.2 of 16.4 31% -
Snow Handling 4 P9.3 of 12.3 35% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Snow Circle 1 P2 of 10 89% -
Snow Slalom 2 P14 of 16.5 20% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P5 of 31 87% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2.5 of 9 83% 1
Noise Strong 5 P1.8 of 16.4 93% 3
Value
Wear 2 P13 of 25.5 55% -
Value 1 P12 of 20 42% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P2.3 of 12.8 91% 2
Fuel Consumption 1 P8 of 31 77% -
Abrasion 1 P9 of 31 73% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian Snowproof P. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind 6 0 6 - 0%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 5 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 5 2 2 1 50%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Michelin Alpin 6 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Hankook Winter i cept evo3 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Imperial Snowdragon UHP 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Uniroyal WinterExpert 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Toyo Observe S 944 3 shared: 1 ahead, 1 behind 3 1 1 1 50%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nokian WR A4 Predecessor 6 0 9th 35%
Nokian Snowproof P This tire 7 0 10th 39%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated October 11, 2025.

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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Ice grip Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Grip (Handling/Circle/Braking) Strong
    Details
    • 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 in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • Price 17/20 in 2022 Auto Bild Winter (+52.3% from best)
    • Price 7/10 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+82.5% from best)
  • Wet grip Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Snow handling Moderate in 2 of 6 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 7

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P8 of 31 Beat 73% of the field

2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

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.

StrongNoise WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2022 4 tests
P18 of 20 Beat 11% of the field

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R17

Fair.

StrongNoise WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow Handling WinnerMichelin Alpin 6

P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 225/45 R19

Conditionally Recommended.

StrongRolling Resistance WeakWet BrakingWet CircleStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WinnerMichelin Pilot Alpin 5

P4 of 8 Beat 57% of the field

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

Good on snow and dry roads, but when it's wet the WR SnowProof P is weaker.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. ComfortNoiseRolling Resistance WeakWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870

2021 2 tests
P7 of 9 Beat 25% of the field

2021 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Tire Reviews 225/40 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews

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 tests, and the deeper water of the aquaplaning tests.

StrongSnow BrakingSnow CircleNoise WeakStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 870 P

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