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Nokian W RG2 SUV

Ultra High Performance Winter

The Nokian W RG2 SUV is a Ultra High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 7 owner reviews 71% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 6th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P5 of 8 · 2011 See every test

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 January 2025.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 145,250miles driven
  • 2professional tests
Nokian W RG2 SUV 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian W RG2 SUV

7.3/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 7 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews7 owner reviews · rated 82% 64% 32%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 52% 7.3

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 32% of this score. The other 68% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2011 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 255/55 R18 P5 / 8 Placing only
  2. 2010 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/65 r16 P6 / 8 Placing only
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Nokian W RG2 SUV averages a finish of 6th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
6th Average
5th Best
6th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20112011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 255/55 R18P5 / 8
20102010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/65 r16P6 / 8
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Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian W RG2 SUV?
Owners rate the Nokian W RG2 SUV 8.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Nokian W RG2 SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian W RG2 SUV 7 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian W RG2 SUV again?
71% of owners say they would buy the Nokian W RG2 SUV again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 71% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Nokian W RG2 SUV Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Nokian W RG2 SUV averages 82%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 7. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 71% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Comfort 89%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Wet Grip 84%
  • Road Feedback 83%
  • Handling 83%
  • Wear 70%

All 7 Nokian W RG2 SUV reviews

Score spread across 7 written reviews
100%
Member
Bought these 2 yrs ago. Mixed surfaces. Only used during the winter months. Wear rate is good. Feel very soft when cornering especially in warmer weather. Solid grip in wet conditions and felt very comfortable on the motorway. Noise is slightly high, but not too noticeable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 608
39%
Member
excellent when new, no good on wet after 30.000-35.000 km (from tickness 4 mm, after two winters). prevalent use: prevalent mountains, eastern alps
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 652
93%
Member
These tires are excellent for the typical UK winter. Good in snow, wet or dry. Really pleased with these. Had these on through all the recent snowy weather and they just grip whatever the conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 580

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93%
Member
BEST SUV tires available in OEM sizes, can be used all year with confidence, if your are happy to accepted slightly increased wear during summer.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 562
94%
Member
Best SUV tire available in OEM size. Used year round with no problems, better wear than OEM tires. Great in snow and ice during winter, will buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 624
93%
Member
  • Honda CRV
  • 235/60 R18
  • 250 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
These winter tires just fitted to CRV - cannot fault, amazing grip on snow and ice, braking, steering and general grip all superb. Would recommend 100% for Winter, no trial yet in hot weather.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 594
60%
Member
  • GMC
  • 235/75 R15 Q
  • 18,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Good overall tire for most winter conditions without excelling at any one. Better than average dry performance in the winter tire category. Less than average snow traction for a winter tire. Once the tire wears past about 30% they become very poor in snow. They are studdable; if you need snow traction I recommend the studs; however studded tires handle very differently than studless tires and chances are most of the other attributes of this tire, in particular warm wet and dry handling, would go away with studs. Probably a good tire for warmer winter climates, such as coastal areas, for drivers who spend most of the winter without ice and snow conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 527
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