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Updated September 2026

Nokian SeasonProof 1 review

The Nokian SeasonProof 1 receives a polarized reception, with users split between praising its comfort and dry-weather precision and criticizing its performance in wet conditions. While some drivers report excellent stability and winter capability comparable to dedicated winter tires, others express significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather grip and understeer.

Relative score
74/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
77/100
3 reviews
Road tests
64/100
1 published test

Owners rate it 13.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Nokian SeasonProof 1
Scores

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

77%
Would buy again 60%
Dry
Overall dry
83%
Wet
Overall wet
67%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
90%
Comfort
Overall comfort
83%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
77%
Handling
Overall handling
80%

By road tests

63.9%
Dry
53.8%
Wet
54.5%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Nokian SeasonProof 1 receives a polarized reception, with users split between praising its comfort and dry-weather precision and criticizing its performance in wet conditions. While some drivers report excellent stability and winter capability comparable to dedicated winter tires, others express significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather grip and understeer.

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and smoothness
  • Responsive and precise steering feedback
  • Strong performance in snow and icy conditions
  • Good stability and grip in dry weather

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather handling and grip
  • Tendency for understeer in rainy conditions
  • Inconsistent performance expectations compared to other all-season competitors

Worth knowing

  • Users noted that the tire balances well during installation, regardless of manufacturing origin.
  • Performance perceptions vary significantly based on regional climate, with users in high-rainfall areas reporting the most dissatisfaction.
Test results

1 published test appearance

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

18th of 37
Best: Dry Braking · 15th Weakest: Wet Braking · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking18th of 37
Dry Braking15th of 37