Nokian SeasonProof review
The Nokian SeasonProof is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly excelling in cold, snowy, and icy conditions where it provides confidence-inspiring grip. While most users praise its versatility and longevity, a minority of reviewers report inconsistent performance in wet conditions and concerns regarding tread degradation over time.
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
86%By road tests
81.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 11 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian SeasonProof is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly excelling in cold, snowy, and icy conditions where it provides confidence-inspiring grip. While most users praise its versatility and longevity, a minority of reviewers report inconsistent performance in wet conditions and concerns regarding tread degradation over time.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and stability on snow and ice
- Strong all-around performance in cold and wet weather
- High durability and long tread life for many users
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Reports of increased road noise as the tire ages
- Occasional wheelspin or lack of grip in wet conditions
- Some users noted a decline in winter performance after two years
- Potential for manufacturing inconsistencies such as balancing issues
Worth knowing
- Users operating heavy estate vehicles and SUVs (e.g., Volvo V90, Mitsubishi Outlander) report high satisfaction with stability and long-term wear.
- Drivers in rural or off-grid environments report excellent performance on challenging surfaces like mud and clay.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 12 | |
| Noise | 1st of 12 | |
| Price | 7th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 12 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
6th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 15 | |
| Noise | 1st of 15 | |
| Value | 8th of 15 | |
| Price | 11th of 15 | |
| Wear | 7th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
15th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 35 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 16 | |
| Value | 3rd of 16 | |
| Price | 9th of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
9th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 32 |
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 1st of 9 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 7th of 9 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 8th of 11 |