Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Nokian WR SUV 3 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 4th.
2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test P3 of 9
A third place for Nokian thanks you balanced and consistent results.
Where the Nokian WR SUV 3 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 | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P1 of 9 | 100% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Snow Traction | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Snow Handling | 1 | P3 of 9 | 75% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 9 | 38% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian WR SUV 3. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Pirelli Scorpion Winter
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian WR SUV 3 This tire | 5 | 2 | 4th | 64% |
| Nokian WR SUV 4 Successor | 3 | 0 | 7th | 33% |
Every tester write-up on the Nokian WR SUV 3 (5 tests) and 16 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
A third place for Nokian thanks you balanced and consistent results.
Test winner in the off-road winter tire test, very good performance on ice and snow, excellent on tarmac
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Nokian tires