Nokian Line review
The Nokian Line is widely regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented summer tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often drawing comparisons to premium brands. While the majority of users report exceptional handling, comfort, and longevity, a subset of owners experienced significant issues with premature tread cracking and rapid wear after the first season.
Owners rate it 16 points higher 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
87%By road tests
71%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 65 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Line is widely regarded as a high-performance, value-oriented summer tire that excels in wet and dry traction, often drawing comparisons to premium brands. While the majority of users report exceptional handling, comfort, and longevity, a subset of owners experienced significant issues with premature tread cracking and rapid wear after the first season. Overall, it is highly praised for its safety and price-to-performance ratio, provided the tires do not suffer from the reported material inconsistencies.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Precise steering feedback and handling stability
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall or tread cracking
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users noting rapid wear after the first season
- Potential for performance degradation after storage or extended use
- Higher rolling resistance noted by some users
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented hatchbacks and sedans (e.g., Alfa Romeo, Audi Quattro) frequently report a 'transformative' improvement in handling.
- Some users noted that the XL (Extra Load) variants, particularly those manufactured in Finland, demonstrated superior durability compared to standard load versions.
- Drivers of heavier or high-torque vehicles reported faster tread wear, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter passenger vehicles.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 AMS Summer UHP tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 |
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
19th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 20 | |
| Noise | 15th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Price | 8th of 20 | |
| Wear | 19th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
14th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
7th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 6th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 4th of 16 |