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Nokian Wetproof SUV

The Nokian Wetproof SUV is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 70% from 3 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 5th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P5 of 8 · 2021 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Comfort Value Relative 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 June 2026.

  • 3owner reviews
  • 95,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 27sizes available

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian Wetproof SUV

7.9/10

Better than 63% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 3 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 3 publications · 2021 63% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 63% 7.9

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 72% 44% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 57% 40% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 37% 9% 3
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 63% 7% 3

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 73% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 55% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2021 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test Pro Mobil · 235/55 R17 P5 / 8
  2. 2021 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test Tire Reviews · 235/55 R18 P6 / 9
  3. 2021 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/60 R17 P5 / 10

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nokian Wetproof SUV averages a finish of 5th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
5th Average
5th Best
6th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20212021

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test P5 of 8

Weak: Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Every independent test of the Nokian Wetproof SUV, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20212021 Camper Van / SUV Tire TestPro Mobil · 235/55 R17P5 / 8
20212021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire TestTire Reviews · 235/55 R18P6 / 9Tested by Tire Reviews
20212021 All Road SUV Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/60 R17P5 / 10

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range25 sizes available

215-265Width55-70Profile16-19Rim98-116 H-WLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 25 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-71dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Wetproof SUV in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Wetproof SUV stops 2.2% longer than premium rivals, 3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 72/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 3 reviews.
How good is the Nokian Wetproof SUV in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Wetproof SUV stops 2.9% longer than premium rivals, 1% longer than mid-range rivals and 5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 57/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the dry from 3 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Wetproof SUV?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Wetproof SUV's rolling resistance is 10.2% higher than premium rivals, 1.3% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.6% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian Wetproof SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Wetproof SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nokian Wetproof SUV come in?
The Nokian Wetproof SUV is available in 27 sizes, ranging from 215-265/55-70 R16-19.
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What owners say

Across 3 owner ratings the Nokian Wetproof SUV averages 70%. Owners rate Handling highest at 8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 3 ratings

  • Owner score 70%
  • Handling 80%
  • Dry Grip 77%
  • Wet Grip 77%
  • Comfort 73%
  • Road Feedback 70%
  • Wear 57%

All 3 Nokian Wetproof SUV reviews

Score spread across 3 written reviews
80%
Member
Initial Impressions
Very good value for money, not a lot of noise when driving, good mileage out of them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 29
56%
Member
I bought it in 2021 in Germany. It was written made in russia. Quality was very bad, cracks on the surface, deformation (waves on the edges, edges worn out). I don´t understand anything in the tires. My mechanic said, it´s about quality, I need to change it urgently.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 295
76%
Member
Dry handling very good wet gripp excelent. I am sporty driver but never felt insecure. Made 15000 km this summer and I am very pleased.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 959

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