Nokian Line SUV review
The Nokian Line SUV receives a polarized reception, characterized by high initial performance in handling and comfort that often degrades significantly over time. While some users appreciate the tire's grip and efficiency, a recurring consensus points to premature tread wear, structural integrity issues, and a notable increase in noise and vibration as the tire ages.
Owners rate it 15 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
65%By road tests
80%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Line SUV receives a polarized reception, characterized by high initial performance in handling and comfort that often degrades significantly over time. While some users appreciate the tire's grip and efficiency, a recurring consensus points to premature tread wear, structural integrity issues, and a notable increase in noise and vibration as the tire ages.
Pros
- Strong initial dry and wet handling performance
- Low rolling resistance contributing to fuel efficiency
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Improved braking distances compared to some premium competitors
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear
- Structural failures including tires becoming 'out of round' or oval
- Significant increase in road noise and harshness over time
- Poor performance in winter or snow conditions despite SUV branding
- Durability issues such as cracking between grooves
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier SUVs, such as the Mitsubishi Outlander and Pajero Sport, reported significant suspension stress and rapid wear.
- Volvo XC70 owners reported better noise suppression and safety compared to other premium brands, suggesting performance may vary by vehicle chassis tuning.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test
4th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 15 | |
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 3rd of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 15 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 15 | |
| Wear | 4th of 15 |