Strengths & weaknessesSnow, WetDry, ValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
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.
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 3% longer than premium rivals, 5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 76/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 5.9% longer than premium rivals, 4.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 13/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How good is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV stops 8.9% shorter than premium rivals, 10.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 39% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 88/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the snow from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV's rolling resistance is 12% higher than premium rivals, 2.6% lower than mid-range rivals and 9.1% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian WeatherProof SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
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How comfortable and quiet are the Nokian WeatherProof SUV?
Owners rate the Nokian WeatherProof SUV 8.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Nokian WeatherProof SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Nokian WeatherProof SUV 6.5 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Nokian WeatherProof SUV again?
89% of owners say they would buy the Nokian WeatherProof SUV again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 22% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Across 11 owner ratings the Nokian WeatherProof SUV averages 79%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.9 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score79%
Wet Grip89%
Snow Grip87%
Dry Grip82%
Comfort81%
Road Feedback79%
Ice Grip73%
Handling71%
Wear65%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 83%
“My vehicle is now on its second set of Nokian Weatherproof Tires. When I purchased my Volvo XC60. It came with a mix of budget and mid range Tires. So the handling and overall performance of the vehicle on four new...”
“I have recently mounted the Nokian Weatherproof SUV on my BWM X3. Although I cannot comment on Summer and Snow performance yet, both wet (heavy and light) and dry handling feel excellent; that is, under what I would...”
“Used all year round for 39000km starting in a snowy winter. They handled snow covered roads with fairly steep inclines very well. Performed better than Pirelli Scorpion winters on snow in my opinion (which are not good...”
My vehicle is now on its second set of Nokian Weatherproof Tires. When I purchased my Volvo XC60. It came with a mix of budget and mid range Tires. So the handling and overall performance of the vehicle on four new Nokians was immediately noticeable. We live in a rural area. So the roads are usually covered in muck from the tires of tractors exiting fields. And in Winter they can be pretty treacherous with snow and ice. The Volvo always appears to be quite happy on these tires no matter what the conditions. So we will be ordering a third set of new Nokian boots for it. The last set were fitted approximately 42,000 miles ago or two years past. And they’re still well above 1.6 mm but getting close to the wear bands. And they are starting to give offa very feint low level drone. Typically heard when tires are nearing the time to be replaced. I’ll get a good few miles out them yet. But will be sticking with the Nokians for my Volvo XC60 for sure.
Now on my second set of these. excellent wet, mud and snow grip, average on a dry. For an SUV tire they are also pretty good on the motorway especially low reverberation and low noise level.
Good value for money only drawback is that they do wear comparatively quickly but at the price that is not too important.
i would definitely buy again for my kind of use and have already recommended to friends
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Used all year round for 39000km starting in a snowy winter. They handled snow covered roads with fairly steep inclines very well. Performed better than Pirelli Scorpion winters on snow in my opinion (which are not good at all as they get toward the end of their wear). Handling is ok but not great. They are of course noisier than summer tires but tolerable on most road surfaces. We have been happy with the tires but are now going back to dedicated summer and winter tires.
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VOLVO XC60 D4
Purchased 4 Nokian Weatherproof tires 18 months ago and covered less than 10,000 miles in that period , I am now having to replace them as all 4 tires have deep cracks between the tread and I fear they are unsafe to drive on.
On doing some internet searching I found this seems to be common with these tires with the ones made in Russia (check for yourself )
Weatherproof SUV on Range Rover P38 diesel. During the hottest summer for years and 6000 miles (2000 around Scotland) only wore down 2mm. I have used them in wet and very pleased with the grip over that from Pirelli Scorpions it previously had. As an off-roader I have used them at our 4x4 site, as well as going to marshal at others. They do very well and are actually better off-road than Falken AT we also have. The Nokians have a kevlar type layer in the sidewalls to give better protection against damage and punctures.
Will buy them again and also when the time comes see if I can get them for our other vehicles.
I bought these having checked other "all season" type tires as Nokian actually rate them as more winter with a summer bias.I have replaced the Hankooks on the Tucson as I did not feel they were right for me and as the Tucson is 2WD I needed something more suited to a wet and occasional snowy climate. Well I am delighted with them ,quiet,good roadholding and superb in the wet. I am near Glasgow in the country and now we have had 15" of drifting snow they were absolutely brilliant--on normal road easy pull off,no wheel spin ans drove off on 12" snow no bother. A really good investment--no downsides at all so far.
Member
Suzuki
215/65 R16
12,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
Very good tires . comfort with the feeling of security in winter and condition
Second review. Have now done 12,000 miles on these tires in a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. Wear has been great, all four tires are just between the 8-6 mm wear marks. Snow, Cold and wet Road performance has been exceptional. As we live in the northern part of the UK we opted for these instead of having a dedicated winter set of tires. Really pleased with these tires, dry Road performance not as good as a summer tire but not far from it. Will buy again.
Bought to replace a set of aging Continetal tires on a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD. Have to say the grip in both the wet and dry is a much better. Snow performance wise we were not able to get out of our street on the old tires last year, the Nokians handled everything thrown at them so we were very pleased and no issues with grp. So far we have done arond 2000 miles on them so it's too early t comment on wear. Road noise wise they were louder than expected when new but the noise reduced after the first 200 miles, and they are much quieter than the previous tires we had. Off road, 4x4 traction and Nokian Tires did not have any problems with muddy roads. Will definately buy again unless the wear turns out to be poor. Value wise, much better than the more expensive brrands available.
I have recently mounted the Nokian Weatherproof SUV on my BWM X3. Although I cannot comment on Summer and Snow performance yet, both wet (heavy and light) and dry handling feel excellent; that is, under what I would call "responsible driving behavior". Too early to comment on wear as I have only covered 300 miles. However, on the road these Nokian tires feel very responsive and amazingly quiet. Off road, 4x4 traction and Nokian Tires did not have any problems with muddy roads. Except any surprises relating to wear, I shall buy these tires again.
