Nokian Nordman 8 review
The Nokian Nordman 8 is positioned as a capable budget-friendly winter tire that excels in icy conditions. While it offers superior ice traction compared to entry-level competitors, users note a slight decline in performance on snow and during thawing road conditions.
Owners rate it 9.4 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
63%By road tests
72.4%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Nordman 8 is positioned as a capable budget-friendly winter tire that excels in icy conditions. While it offers superior ice traction compared to entry-level competitors, users note a slight decline in performance on snow and during thawing road conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional grip on ice
- Strong performance-to-price ratio
- Reliable handling characteristics
Cons
- Performance diminishes on slushy or thawing roads
- Less effective on deep snow compared to ice
Worth knowing
- Users identify this tire as a strong contender in the budget segment for winter driving.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Nordic Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 3rd of 8 |