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.
Owners rate the Nokian WRG2 8.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 62 reviews.
How well do the Nokian WRG2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian WRG2 8.3 out of 10 for wear across 62 reviews. 25 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian WRG2 again?
88% of owners say they would buy the Nokian WRG2 again, based on the 69 owner reviews that answered the question. 68% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Nokian WRG2's snow traction?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Nokian WRG2, 44 mention snow traction: 43 praise it (strong snow traction) and 1 criticise it (weak snow traction). One owner wrote: "absolutely incredible in snow". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Nokian WRG2's road noise?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Nokian WRG2, 21 mention road noise: 13 praise it (quiet) and 8 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "I have not noticed any significant road noise". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Nokian WRG2's wet grip?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Nokian WRG2, 19 mention wet grip: 18 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "absolutely incredible in snow, slush, and rainy conditions". Read those reviews
Has the Nokian WRG2 been replaced?
The Nokian WRG2 has been replaced by the Nokian WR G3.
Across 72 owner ratings the Nokian WRG2 averages 82%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6. 25 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 90% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 72 ratings
Owner score82%
Snow Grip90%
Wet Grip87%
Comfort85%
Dry Grip85%
Wear83%
Road Feedback83%
Handling80%
Ice Grip60%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 83%
“I know I'm more than 5 years late with this review, but I just found thes tires in my garage, I had used them in the winter of 2010, where it didn't seem to stop snowing for months. These tires were absolutely...”
“those from nokian company stated that all season tires are wr g2. Frankly to say these tires are for those who have a tight budget or are too greedy to themselves. Honestly I am one of them since I bought these tires...”
“I live rurally and was considering buying a 4x4, instead I fitted these winter tires just before the snow came in December. Unbeleivable, can drive in anything, snow, black ice, slush. Passed Subaru Impreza on a steep...”
I know I'm more than 5 years late with this review, but I just found thes tires in my garage, I had used them in the winter of 2010, where it didn't seem to stop snowing for months. These tires were absolutely incredible in snow, slush, and rainy conditions. In fact the more it snowed, the better they seemed to get. I went up a steep hill with three people in the back, in the snow! Nokian know what they are doing. Bloody brilliant.
These tires have far exceeded my expectations. Over 55,000 miles of city driving and long highway trips and they are just now ready for replacement. Hot summers with heavy rains and sleet in the fall and lots of snow in the winter. (I use Blizzak snow tires for heavy snow conditions) They are strong performers in all conditions. As others have mentioned it is a great feeling to be driving securely through conditions in which others motorists are struggling to drive. I have not noticed any significant road noise but I drive a diesel so the cabin is insulated from most road noise anyway. The ride is secure and smooth for normal conditions. We have put many thousands of highway miles on these Nokians and have no complaints at all with the comfort they deliver. I not only highly recommend these tires, I just purchased a second set which I will install this fall. Happy motoring!
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With no clue about winter tires but a legal requirement to fit htem in the winter here in the Czech Republic, I purchased these tire rather blind. They were recommended to me by the tire company and boy he was right.
Having had to drive the car in a snowy winter on summer tires for 2 weeks while I found a a reliable cheap fitter, I realised very quickly how much more control all the other cars had over mine so getting my winter tires was an exciting moment.
The tires have been simply great. They provide assured grip in snowy conditions and amazing ability to maneuver safely at speed. Very assured during directional changes, you can drive with assured confidence.
In wet and slushy conditions, they are less comfortable and prone to aquaplaning in testing conditions and in standing water in ruts which is a real problem here.
Grip in dry conditions is good and positive. The tires feel softer in the dry which affects the handling but the grip is vice like.
In Icy conditions, they have been very good and give you confidence to tackle any road.
The winter last year (2012-13) was particularly harsh and the Nokians did the job with gusto. They have faded somewhat this year, last winter probably took its toll and this is their 5th winter on my car. They have ample grip but they don't feel as grippy as they were before last winter. The wear has been excellent. I had them checked 2 months ago and was told they will atleast do another winter which is great for the pocket.
All in all I cannot complain about the tire, they may not be the best but they are very good and cost efficient.
The only thing that is a bug bear is the handling in wet/slushy conditions which is a shame. The car just felt nervous all the time and didn't fill you with confidence.
On a positive note, it was a joy to see people enjoying the site of my little convertible driving up a very steep incline to a car park that 4x4's had failed to achieve on a recent visit to the UK. That is the winter tire for you!
I would recommend this tire to anyone whom like me wants a good all round tire with great grip and a favorable price tag. Beware of expensive imitations to this great tire.
Just amazing tires! Never had so much grip on my meny alfas, specially wet grip, it is unbelieveble!
96%
Member
Ford
235/50 R18 V
27,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average
Fitted these to our Ford Kuga in the winter of 2010 when the factory fitted Continental Contacts proved treacherous in snow and slush.
Nearly three years on and 27,000 miles later they are around 60% worn and should easily achieve 40,000 miles.
Have also fitted these tires to a Volvo XC90 also and the wear rates are around four times better than Continentals that were previously fitted.
The grip in winter is absolutely outstanding however we also leave them on in the summer and tales about them 'turning to mush' have proved to be nothing other than misinformation. The wear rates speak for themselves.
Grip in the summer is not noticeably worse than previously fitted Summer tires. Overall the car feels exceptionally stable in all conditions especially on the motorway at high speed in heavy rain. Noise levels are marginally higher but not to a level where they are unacceptable.
Suspect that the tire industry does not have a vested interest in selling tires that are so long lasting...
I drive a Volvo XC60 AWD on mostly country roads. I fitted a set on my front wheels at 30K miles and there is still 4.5mm of tread on them at 70k: so for wear I cannot fault them. This compared to rear tires fitted 12 months later (Pirelli) that now have 3.9mm of tread left.
I have felt very comfortable and confident driving on these over three winters and I can only say that the only 'fault' that I find with them is that they feel 'loose' when the weather is warm (+20oC).
I intend to fit four new Nokian tires this autumn.
I have had these tires on my car since the fall of 2009. There is nothing that I havent accomplished while using them. I have competed in Rally Cross, aggresive driving, winter drifting, hauling my boat. They are now worn out at 38k kms and are on the wear bars, and when on a hiking trip 2 weeks ago the car still climbed a goat path on one of the local mountains. (mind you if I knew the shape they were in I wouldnt have) but it felt like the tires had lots of tread! I cant say enough about these tires and have recommended them to my friends and 5 of them put them on thier cars. I did give them a low rating for lasting but I have to admit I am positive that the issue is my driving style, not the tires.
Was really a perfect choice, helped in many occasions. I certainly recommend these tires to all who don't want to compromise on performance yet still have limited budget. If the successor (WRA3) wouldn't appear I would definitely bought them again.
I'm not sure if I'm happy, to be honest. I had Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow which seemed to be all right until they had about 25% tread left on them and they felt useless. Right now I have 24,233 miles, or 38,999 kms on mine (I thought I had more, but when I looked through the invoices only 39k kms). I've rotated every 10K kms, and done my best to keep them at the recommended Land Rover pressure of 33 psi fronts, and 42 psi rears. This week coming back from a quick trip to Watertown NY, I hit a pretty bad snow storm and had difficulty in staying running straight through to the boarder. I expected better from these tires after Nokian's hype. If I didn't have a full sized spare that was unused I don't know if I would buy another set.
These tires are the best winter tires I have used. I work in Ski centers so good winter tires are essential. Suffice to say I am now on my third set. It's also good to know that the people in Finland and Norway make this their tire of choice!
