Nokian Snowproof P review
The Nokian Snowproof P is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in snow and ice traction while maintaining commendable dry-road handling. While most users praise its sporty characteristics and winter safety, the tire is subject to reports of specific harmonic noise issues at certain high speeds and isolated concerns regarding long-term structural durability.
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
87%By road tests
79.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 9 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian Snowproof P is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in snow and ice traction while maintaining commendable dry-road handling. While most users praise its sporty characteristics and winter safety, the tire is subject to reports of specific harmonic noise issues at certain high speeds and isolated concerns regarding long-term structural durability.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow and icy conditions.
- Strong dry-road handling performance that mimics summer tire characteristics.
- Effective water drainage and resistance to aquaplaning in wet conditions.
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors.
Cons
- Reported resonance or 'rumbling' noise issues at specific high-speed intervals.
- Occasional reports of premature structural deformation or vibration issues.
- Minor understeer tendencies during aggressive cornering in wet conditions.
Worth knowing
- Performance-oriented vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and VW Polo GTI report high satisfaction with the tire's sporty handling and winter capability.
- Users noted that while the tire is quiet at low temperatures, noise levels can fluctuate significantly depending on vehicle speed and road surface.
7 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
8th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 31 | |
| Wet Circle | 27th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 31 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 31 | |
| Snow Traction | 25th of 31 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 31 | |
| Straight Aqua | 27th of 31 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 31 | |
| Wear | 20th of 31 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 31 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 31 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 8th of 31 |
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 6th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/45 R19
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
13th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 56 |
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Price | 5th of 8 |
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Tyre Reviews Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 2nd of 9 |