Summer tire Summer Premium Touring tires Updated September 2026
Nokian WetProof review
The Nokian WetProof is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet weather conditions, offering exceptional grip and driver confidence. While many users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and value, there are recurring reports regarding long-term structural integrity and sidewall durability.
Relative score
75/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
80/100
24 reviews
Road tests
74/100
16 published tests
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
80%
Would buy again
76%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
73.7%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian WetProof is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet weather conditions, offering exceptional grip and driver confidence. While many users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and value, there are recurring reports regarding long-term structural integrity and sidewall durability.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
- Strong dry road handling and steering precision
- Competitive pricing relative to premium tier competitors
Cons
- Reports of premature sidewall sagging or deformation
- Concerns regarding long-term rubber quality, including cracking between tread blocks
- Soft sidewall construction may feel less responsive during aggressive cornering
- Inconsistent quality control reported by a minority of users
Worth knowing
- Users on smaller rim sizes (e.g., 14-inch) report excellent comfort and noise suppression.
- Drivers of FWD hatchbacks report high mileage longevity, with some achieving over 50,000 miles.
- Owners of heavier or more powerful vehicles have noted that the soft sidewalls can feel less stable during spirited driving.
Test results
16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 50
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 42nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 50 | |
| Value | 34th of 50 | |
| Wear | 32nd of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 42nd of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 41st of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 8th of 50 |
2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
6th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
17th of 20
Best: Noise · 3rd
Weakest: Value · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Wear | 20th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 20 |
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
3rd of 11
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 |
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
11th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 15th of 15 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 53
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 53 |
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 12 | |
| Noise | 11th of 12 | |
| Price | 5th of 12 |
2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 |
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer tire Test · 215/50 R18
4th of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 8th of 8 |
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 11th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 |
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 20
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 19th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 18th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Value | 15th of 20 | |
| Price | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 20 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
5th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 45 |