Nokian WR D4 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 66 reviews

Across 66 reviews, the Nokian WR D4 is widely praised as a confidence-inspiring winter tire with standout traction and braking on snow (and often ice/slush), plus a comfortable and frequently quiet ride for a winter-focused design. Many drivers also highlight strong value for money and good cold-weather handling. However, a notable minority report weak wet-road grip (wheelspin/early breakaway) and a significant number complain about very fast or irregular wear, including tread-edge chunking/delamination-especially when used in milder temperatures or driven hard.

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Owner ratings averaged from 73 ratings

Owner score 79%
Snow Grip 90%
Comfort 83%
Dry Grip 81%
Wet Grip 81%
Ice Grip 79%
Handling 79%
Road Feedback 79%
Wear 68%

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67%

Member November 9, 2017

Toyota Corolla
205/55 R15 T
3,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

The blocks of the tires are sliced too much with watery snow, thick snow drainage system, and they break up there.

95%

Member November 1, 2017

Nissan 350z
225/50 R17
3,500 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited

I was amazed by this tires, especially on snow. I have them on my Nissan 350Z, so RWD car with big torque, and in the snow I had absolutely no problems at all. They give you great confidence on snow. For eg. I was going like 80-90km/h on snow, driving by SUVs barely driving 50-60km/h. They really grip the snow !!! All good also on dry or wet roads. I haven't driven them for more than 5.000km so no that much regarding wear, but they seem to be almost like new. So impressed by the Nokians that this year I am buying a set of WR SUV 3 for my Hilux! Hope to be just as good.

Member October 27, 2017

Mazda
225/65 R16
8,000 miles
A Combination of Roads

Very reassuring in extreme wet conditions. Only limited use on snow but worked in the sense that no chains were needed, when several other cars were stuck.

Increased fuel consumption by ca. 10% compared to summer tires, but some of that difference will be down to temperature.

Weared far quicker than expecting. Two of the four were down to 4mm, and hence no longer suitable for winter use, after less than 8000 miles. This was despite swapping them around and only using in Winter. Summers last over 20000 on this car.

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56%

Member April 19, 2017

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
225/50 R17
8,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

Although good in all cold/winter conditions I have only one issue. The edges of the tires are delaminating very easily. As another reviewer said the edges come off in chunks, and this is exactly what is happening. Used for 18 months (ish).

67%

Member April 11, 2017

Volvo S80 D5
225/50 R17 V
12,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Easy Going

As with previous generations of the WR these have been excellent for winter grip especially in rain but one major issue has really spoiled them overall. Now nearing the end of a second winter the edges of the tread on both front tires are simply disintegrating and falling of in large chunks so clearly something is wrong with the design and they still have 6mm all over after only 12000m. Unlikely to buy these again and will either look at their Weatherproof offering next or even Michelin's Crossclimate.

88%

Member April 10, 2017

Kia Motors ceed
195/65 R15
3,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I love this tires, they are quite soft and comfortable, and especialy on snow or wet surface the traction is perfect

89%

Member March 28, 2017

Renault Modus 1.5Dci Authentique
185/60 R15
25,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Used them for about 40k km (25k miles). Still have 6mm thread on 2 tires, and 4mm on the other 2.
They are excellent tires in cold weather, and downright fantastic on snow and wet roads.
They are silent, and with good fuel efficiency.
Feedback isn't that great (although they do inspire confidence), and wear is just average.
Great tires overall!

90%

Member March 24, 2017

Renault Renault Sport Megane 225
195/65 R15
Mostly Town
Average

To be honest I was really impressed until breaking on icy road. It was somewhere at mid January this year, road was dry but while I was at the end of a secondary road there was a 10 maybe 12 meters long icy road. I almos crack myself because I try to give way for the cars on the main road ( it was night time) I hit the breaks but no ABS was entering and tires were struggling to get a grip. Luckily I was doing 25 maybe 30 kph found myself on the first lane perpendicularly to the opposite traffic. No car was coming and I make the day.
Should I buy them again ? Guess no. Interesting TWI though.

69%

Member March 18, 2017

Fiat Barchetta
195/55 R15 V
12,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

I am about to finish my second winter. 20k km completed. Much better than previous model but not perfect. Mich cheapee than the continental winter contact so shoild be expected.
The only issue for me is the wet grip. Snow grip though is excellent as is stopping in dry and snowy conditions.

74%

Member February 6, 2017

BMW 325i
225/45 R17 H
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

These tires are really quite good for handling for a winter tire in wet and dry. I have never driven them in show, so no comments there. They are very comfortable but are dim witted in terms of steering feedback (much as you would expect from a winter tire).

I live in the SE of the UK and it has been rather dry the past couple of winters. I fitted them to my car for the first time last winter for 2 months, probably traveled under 2,000 miles and it scrubbed off 1mm in that time on the driven tires. Rotated, they should last 4 winter seasons. For their price, it is pretty good value IMO.

64%

Member February 3, 2017

Honda Accord
225/50 R17
10 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Good handling on dry and wet, almost excellent on snow, but the wear is disaster. I have them second season as winter tires, more than 10K km so far, but I have noticed that the front tires are falling apart. Good enough not to buy them again.

Member January 11, 2017

Audi
225/60 R16 V
10 miles
Mostly Town
Spirited

I have just bought these tires and those 100-200 miles hadn't pass yet so not 100 % performance BUT they are incredible !!!! It is unimaginable how these tires behave in the snow. I have to push it really hard to get those protection systems to enable (ABS ESP) . I have a 2013 Audi A6 front wheel drive 177HP and I have pushed it hard on thin snow with very impressive grip and break !!!! Would never change them for anything else. The only tire that comes to mind for replacement would be Continental TS860 but those are not available on my "flavor" (225/60/R16). Those were 99% alternative for this Nokian WR D4, but for the price difference I think they dont worth it !

I have no data for the Wear factor, but I will only have them for 2 months or so then go back to summer tires so they wont have the time to wear.....

It has been heavy snowing last night . Over 10cm of snow here. I cant wait to go out and ... "PLAY" :) Good luck to you all !! Congrats to NOKIAN !!!

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