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Nordman South

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The Nordman South is a Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Tests say 12th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P12 of 14 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Value Comfort 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 March 2025.

  • 1professional tests
  • 31sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Nordman South

7.9/10

Better than 61% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2025 61% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 61% 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 70% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 58% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 66% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 37% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 68% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 59% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 87% of the test figure. The other 13% 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. 2025 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test UTAC · 225/45 R17 P12 / 14
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The latest test

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test P12 of 14

The Nordman South had better handling and grip than its test placement suggests, but was penalized by a very high rolling resistance. The Nordman is easy to drive on wet roads, even if its grip is not the best. During evasive maneuvers, the Nordman's front wheels may loosen slightly. On dry roads in all temperatures, the Nordman South has decent grip and handling. The Nordman is described as calm and safe on both wet and dry asphalt, even when it's cool, but its efficiency is very poor. It scored 7.7 points.

Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

YearTestResultAward
20252025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire TestUTAC · 225/45 R17P12 / 14
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range31 sizes available

185-255Width40-65Profile15-19Rim88-107 H-WLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71-73dB

Popular sizes185/60 R15185/65 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/60 R16205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nordman South in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman South stops 4% longer than premium rivals and 0.1% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 70/100.
How good is the Nordman South in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nordman South stops 2% longer than premium rivals and 5.2% longer than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 58/100.
How fuel efficient is the Nordman South?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nordman South's rolling resistance is 1.8% higher than premium rivals and 1.2% higher than mid-range rivals.
What is the Nordman South's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nordman South most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nordman South come in?
The Nordman South is available in 31 sizes, ranging from 185-255/40-65 R15-19.
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