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Nokian WR G3

Ultra High Performance All Season

Replaced by the Nokian WR G4 Replaces the Nokian WRG2

The Nokian WR G3 is a Ultra High Performance All Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 80% from 7 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
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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 September 2018.

  • 7owner reviews
  • 123,000miles driven
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Tire Reviews Score

Nokian WR G3

6.9/10

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 80% 31% 32%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 68%
Combined 32% 6.9

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles does the Nokian WR G3 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nokian WR G3 is expected to last around 27,667 miles (44,526 km).
How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian WR G3?
Owners rate the Nokian WR G3 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 7 reviews.
How well do the Nokian WR G3 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian WR G3 6 out of 10 for wear across 7 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 17,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian WR G3 again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Nokian WR G3 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Nokian WR G3 replace?
The Nokian WR G3 is the successor to the Nokian WRG2 in Nokian's range.
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Has the Nokian WR G3 been replaced?
The Nokian WR G3 has been replaced by the Nokian WR G4.
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Nokian WR G3 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 7 owner ratings the Nokian WR G3 averages 80%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 7 ratings

  • Owner score 80%
  • Wet Grip 95%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Handling 83%
  • Road Feedback 82%
  • Comfort 75%
  • Wear 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 81%

“This is a good tire overall, is not designed for deep snow or country roads during winter. It is ok for City and highway roads during winter time with rally good grip. For summer it not performance but is good enough...”

  • Volvo XC70 II AWD 3.2I
  • 45,000 miles
Read full review → 873 found this helpful
Most critical 67%

“My rear tires were at 100 percent wear after just 16 months and 27,000 km. The front tires were totally fine (normal wear). I took it back to the shop to have it checked before a somewhat longer road trip because I had...”

  • Toyota Camry
  • 17,000 miles
Read full review → 900 found this helpful
Longest term 89%

“nokian tires are eccellent winter tires but still long way to go for same quality summer tires, run nokian winter in norway and spain top class summer nokian in norway it may be ok but in spain you feel them melting”

  • Audi A4
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 614 found this helpful

All 7 Nokian WR G3 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
81%
Member
This is a good tire overall, is not designed for deep snow or country roads during winter. It is ok for City and highway roads during winter time with rally good grip.
For summer it not performance but is good enough for normal speeds.
My only disappointment is that the wear goes too fast. As after 45000km my fronts are not good enough for the next 3rd winter, and my back's still can do one last winter this time.

So the thread wear is not near the 80.000km that they say.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 873
67%
Member
My rear tires were at 100 percent wear after just 16 months and 27,000 km. The front tires were totally fine (normal wear). I took it back to the shop to have it checked before a somewhat longer road trip because I had noticed intermittent road noise that I thought was from the tires. The shop I purchased them from said it was probably the alignment but quickly changed their mind when I told them they had done a 4 wheel alignment when I bought the tires.

Now I know some people at this point might jump to conclusions about how I drive, but I'm 60 years old, don't ever go more than 10 kmph over the speed limit. I haven't had any accidents or "run over" anything, I drive a combination of city and highway, the vehicle is front wheel drive and has 4 cylinders.

I have really enjoyed the abilities of these tires on wet and icy roads, so I'm disappointed with the wear, even though the handling on corners is sloppy compared to the Michelin 3 season tires I had on the car for 80,000 kms previously.

What do I really suspect? I questioned the amount of adjustment (especially on the rear wheels) when I had the alignment checked (done) when I bought the new Nokian Tires. I had no unusual wear on the Michelin's prior to their replacement. I think the technician screwed up and took my rear wheels out of alignment causing the excessive wear. Hard to blame the Nokian tires, but effectively the shop I bought them from seems to be.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 900
Member
Mounted on Jeep Renegade Trailhawk since no chains fit this vehicle. I've driven High mountain snow and desert heat 118 degrees F. The road feed-back excellent. Very impressed with how they "stick" in wet weather. I was a little upset when I discovered the no-chain problem with 17 inch rim. I can't say enough about the security I've felt with this tire.

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66%
Member
Dry grip no better than a budget tire wet grip slightly better
Snow no roblen climbing any hill but tricky coming back down
Wouldn't buy them again
Car used vw Passat
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 556
89%
Member
  • Audi A4
  • 225/45 R17
  • 20,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
nokian tires are eccellent winter tires but still long way to go for same quality summer tires, run nokian winter in norway and spain top class summer nokian in norway it may be ok but in spain you feel them melting
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 614
87%
Member
Just purchased 4 Nokian WRG3 tires for my 2009 Hyundai Genesis premium sedan. Since this car is RWD it is critically important that they be able to handle the harsh and snowy winter here in Boston, MA USA. Thus far we have only had fall weather and some heavy rain, yet I can tell that these tires will be every bit as secure and serene as the Nokian WRG 2 tires I replaced. Best of all, although they are classified as a winter tire, I plan to leave them on for all four season year-round here, as they perform extremely well in all conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 676
89%
Member
Used these over 2 Winters & 1 *cough* summer in NE England.
Last summer was that cold & wet they never got taken off!
But in the cold/wet is where the excel, Masses of grip & stopping is never a problem.
Under hard cornering & on wet roundabouts there is enough feedback to drift the tail out, if you so desire.
Felt nice & safe when there was snow on the ground. Plenty of grip.
I don't do loads of miles , so wear isn't really a factor when buying tires for me.
Price is really reasonable, less than £100 / corner.
I am so impressed, I think I will be replacing my 'summer' tires with Nokian zLines in the near future.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 598
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