Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
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Competitors
Sizes
Nokian Wetproof SUV is made in 27 sizes, starting from 215/65 R16 up to 225/55 R19.
Nokian Wetproof SUV is ranked #59 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Promobil 2022, Tyre Reviews 2021, and other organizations. Nokian Wetproof SUV belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from Finland. It is made in total of 27 sizes, 215/65 R16 being the smallest and 225/55 R19 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 3 times, first test was carried in 2021. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 100% of Nokian Wetproof SUV has "A" wet grip rating and most (88%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 48% of them produce 71db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. It can be compared to Roadhawk, which is a tyre from Firestone (USA) and has a rating of 70%, compared to 59% of the Nokian in question.
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Timeline
2020
Nokian Wetproof SUV was launched
2021
Nokian Wetproof SUV was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2022
Nokian Wetproof SUV was tested 1x (Promobil)
Achievements
Nokian Wetproof SUV in tyre tests
The Nokian WetProof SUV is a middle segment tyre that has undergone testing by some of Europe's most valued tyre testing organizations. The tests were conducted across different years, with the most recent one being in 2022. The tyre's performance was tested in summer conditions, with each organization evaluating its performance against other tyres in the same segment.
In the Promobil Summer tyre test 2022, the Nokian WetProof SUV was ranked 5th out of 8 tyres. This was the worst result of the three tests the tyre underwent. However, it was still rated as recommended by the testing organization. In the Autobild Summer tyre test 2021, the tyre was rated good and ranked 5th out of 10 tyres, making it the best performing tyre in the "grass traction" and "gravel traction" disciplines. Finally, in the Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021, the Nokian WetProof SUV was ranked 6th out of 9 tyres. While the overall rating for this test was not available, the tyre did not win in any of the disciplines tested.
Despite its average ranking in some of the tests, the Nokian WetProof SUV received an overall rating of 81%, which is considered a very good result for a middle segment tyre. It is important to note that the tyre's performance may vary depending on the vehicle it is installed on, the road conditions, and the driver's behaviour.
All tyre tests where Nokian Wetproof SUV was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Nokian Wetproof SUV | 8,0 | 7,9 | 7,3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Nokian Wetproof SUV | 2 | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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Ranked #6 of 9
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| Nokian Wetproof SUV |
Test ratings distribution
| 85% (2x) | |
|---|---|
| Good | Recommended |
| 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R17 |
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| 85% (2x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.