Nokian WR A4 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

9^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Nokian WR A4 shows a clear performance split: excellent dry performance and rolling efficiency, but recurrent weaknesses in wet grip, aquaplaning, and snow handling/braking. Across six winter-focused tests it averages mid-to-lower midfield (9.2nd), with standout top results in dry braking/handling and rolling resistance, yet frequent bottom-third placements in wet and aquaplaning, and mixed-to-weak snow results. Awards/comments reinforce this pattern-praised for dry dominance and low rolling resistance, but criticized for wet/snow limitations.
Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing dry-road winter usability and efficiency over ultimate wet and snow grip. Variability by size/test exists, but the pattern is consistent: strong on dry roads, compromised in adverse winter conditions, which limits overall rankings in comprehensive winter evaluations.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong Details
• 1st dry braking and 1st dry handling in 2017 AMS 225/40 R18
• 2nd dry braking and 2nd dry handling in 2017 Sport Auto 225/40 R18
• 9/21 dry handling (+1.1% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
Rolling Efficiency / Low Rolling Resistance Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance in 2017 AMS 225/40 R18
• 2/12 rolling resistance (+5.5% from best) in 2019 Auto Bild 255/35 R19
• 3/20 rolling resistance (+6.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
Noise/Comfort (relative) Moderate Details
• 3/10 noise (+0.4% from best) in 2017 AMS 225/40 R18
• 7/21 noise (+2% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 9/10 wet braking (+11.5%) and 10/10 wet handling (+8.3%) in 2017 AMS
• 12/12 wet braking (+19.9%) and 11/12 wet handling (+5.4%) in 2019 Auto Bild 255/35 R19
• 12/21 wet braking (+14.2%) and 15/21 wet handling (+4%) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 10/10 straight aquaplaning (+8.1%) in 2017 AMS
• 12/12 straight aquaplaning (+18.7%) in 2019 Auto Bild 255/35 R19
• 19/21 straight aquaplaning (+10.6%) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 10/10 snow braking (+8.3%) and 9/10 snow handling (+3.1%) in 2017 AMS
• 19/21 snow handling (+3.6%) and 17/21 snow braking (+4.9%) in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
• Midfield: 4/12 snow braking (+3.3%) and 5/11 snow handling (+1.4%) in 2019 Auto Bild 255/35 R19
Overall Consistency/Ranking Moderate Details
• 16/21 overall in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
• 10/12 overall in 2019 Auto Bild 255/35 R19
• Average overall position 9.2 across 6 tests