Nokian One review
The Nokian One is generally regarded as a high-value, comfortable all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive noise levels. While many users praise its longevity and performance-to-price ratio, there is a significant subset of reports regarding structural integrity issues, specifically tread separation and sidewall cracking, which detract from its overall reliability.
Owners rate it 19.7 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
76%By road tests
56.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian One is generally regarded as a high-value, comfortable all-season tire that excels in dry conditions and offers competitive noise levels. While many users praise its longevity and performance-to-price ratio, there is a significant subset of reports regarding structural integrity issues, specifically tread separation and sidewall cracking, which detract from its overall reliability.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry pavement traction and handling
- Good longevity and tread wear performance for many users
Cons
- Reports of tread separation and cracking in the shoulder area
- Inconsistent wet weather grip, with some users reporting sliding in corners
- Poor customer service response from Nokian regarding warranty claims
- Occasional high-frequency noise on specific road surfaces
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles like vans noted a sluggish feel and reduced wet traction compared to lighter passenger cars.
- Drivers of smaller SUVs and sedans reported high satisfaction with the tire's durability on mixed terrain and highway driving.
- One user noted a smaller contact patch on specific sizes, which may contribute to better fuel economy but potentially impacts cornering confidence.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
Nokian Outpost nAT vs Hakkapeliitta R5 vs WRG4 vs One · 265/65 R17
4th of 4
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 4th of 4 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 4 |
Nokian One specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 720 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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