Nokian Nordman SX2 review
The Nokian Nordman SX2 is highly regarded as a premium-performing budget tire that delivers exceptional value. Users consistently praise its balanced handling characteristics in both wet and dry conditions, noting that it provides a sophisticated, comfortable ride that rivals more expensive alternatives.
Owners rate it 16.9 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
89%By road tests
72.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Nordman SX2 is highly regarded as a premium-performing budget tire that delivers exceptional value. Users consistently praise its balanced handling characteristics in both wet and dry conditions, noting that it provides a sophisticated, comfortable ride that rivals more expensive alternatives.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry handling precision
- High level of ride comfort
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
- High value-for-money proposition
Cons
- Noise levels are acceptable but not class-leading
- Limited availability of specific performance data across diverse vehicle types
Worth knowing
- The tire's 'silent groove' technology is noted by users as being effective in reducing cabin noise.
- Performance is specifically highlighted as being well-suited for Scandinavian driving conditions.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 |