Nokian Nordman 8 SUV review
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV is highly regarded for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice and packed snow. While users praise its noise-dampening capabilities and overall winter grip, there are significant concerns regarding manufacturing consistency and quality control.
Owners rate it 11.3 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
80%By road tests
68.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV is highly regarded for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice and packed snow. While users praise its noise-dampening capabilities and overall winter grip, there are significant concerns regarding manufacturing consistency and quality control.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability on ice and deep snow
- Surprisingly low noise levels for a studded tire
- Reliable performance across varied winter road conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent manufacturing quality control
- Reports of eccentric or out-of-round tires
- Potential for significant variation in product reliability
Worth knowing
- EV drivers have noted that the tire's internal foam construction effectively mitigates the typical noise associated with studded tires.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Studded Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 8 |