Winter tire Winter Premium Touring tires Updated September 2026
Nokian WR Snowproof review
The Nokian WR Snowproof receives a mixed reception from users, with performance feedback varying significantly based on driving conditions and expectations. While some drivers praise its fuel efficiency, low noise levels, and respectable longevity, others report inconsistent traction on wet surfaces and unpredictable handling on ice and deep snow.
Relative score
75/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
79/100
4 reviews
Road tests
68/100
16 published tests
Owners rate it 10.8 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
79%
Would buy again
65%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
68.2%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Nokian WR Snowproof receives a mixed reception from users, with performance feedback varying significantly based on driving conditions and expectations. While some drivers praise its fuel efficiency, low noise levels, and respectable longevity, others report inconsistent traction on wet surfaces and unpredictable handling on ice and deep snow.
Pros
- Excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Commendable noise suppression for a winter tire
- Solid tread life and mileage performance
- Reliable cornering and braking performance in moderate snow conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent traction and frequent ABS engagement on wet, warmer roads
- Lack of confidence and stability on icy surfaces
- Underwhelming performance in deep snow compared to specialized winter competitors
- Tendency to slip during acceleration on wet pavement
Worth knowing
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive vehicles, such as the BMW E46, reported significant stability issues and a lack of confidence in snowy conditions.
- Users noted that the tire's performance profile is better suited for everyday commuting rather than high-performance or demanding winter environments.
Test results
16 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
11th of 15
Best: Fuel Consumption · 3rd
Weakest: Snow Traction · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 15 | |
| Noise | 5th of 15 | |
| Value | 13th of 15 | |
| Wear | 12th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 15 |
2022 ADAC SUV Winter tire Test - 215/60 R16 · 215/60 R16
13th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
18th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 6th of 20 | |
| Price | 10th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 20 |
2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
20th of 49
Best: Wet Braking · 23rd
Weakest: Snow Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 23rd of 49 | |
| Snow Braking | 24th of 49 |
2020 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 ACE Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 235/55 R17 · 235/55 R17
6th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Center Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1st of 10 |
Premium VS Budget Winter tires · 205/55 R16
1st of 2
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 2nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 2 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 2 |
2019 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch tire Test · 225/45 R17
13th of 20
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Value · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 19th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Price | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 12th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
11th of 45
Best: Snow Braking · 12th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 45 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 45 |
2019 AMS Winter SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 11
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 6th of 11 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 7th of 11 |
2019 Premium VS Budget Winter tires
1st of 2
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 2nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 2 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 2 | |
| Wet Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 2 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 2 |
Summer, All Season, All Weather, Winter, Nordic Winter and Studded tires Tested · 205/55 R16
4th of 6
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Snow Braking · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 6 |