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Nokian WetProof

Nokian WetProof

/87% · summer · · : Upper-middle

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Pros and cons

  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Low drive-by noise levels
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
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The Nokian Wetproof is a well-balanced summer tyre that performs well on both dry and wet roads. It provides good feedback to the driver on dry surfaces, offers safe driving in the limit range, and has short braking distances on dry roads. On wet roads, the tyre offers good grip and braking performance, with good aquaplaning longitudinally, but limited grip laterally.

In terms of sustainability, however, the Wetproof has some weaknesses, with a mediocre rating for its expected mileage and wear. Additionally, its environmental performance is only rated as satisfactory, despite being lightweight and having a low fuel consumption.

While the Wetproof offers solid performance on dry roads, it is less agile than some other tyres in its class and tends to understeer early. That being said, it does not react strongly to changes in load with the rear axle.

Overall, the Nokian Wetproof is a top performer in wet conditions, making it a quick choice for wet road driving. However, it may not be the optimal choice for less experienced drivers because of its challenging handling on the limit in rainy conditions.

Sizes

Nokian WetProof is made in 47 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 195/55 R20.
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Nokian WetProof is ranked #87 of 861 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autoklub ČR 2023, ADAC 2023, and other organizations. Nokian WetProof belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from Finland. It is made in total of 47 sizes, 175/65 R14 being the smallest and 195/55 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 14 times, first test was carried in 2019. This model received the best possible rating in 2 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 100% of Nokian WetProof has "A" wet grip rating and most (60%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Nokian WetProof - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 87% of them produce 68db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN, which is a tyre from Falken (Japan) and has a rating of 87%, compared to 87% of the Nokian in question. There was a braking test that featured both Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN and Nokian WetProof held by autobild in 2021. It was tested on a VW Golf with 205/55 R16 tyres. On the wet, the Falken stopped from 80km/h earlier than the Nokian - 31,4m, whereas the Nokian took 31,7m to come to a full stop. On the dry, we can see that Nokian stopped earlier at the 35,1m mark, compared to 35,8m of the Falken.

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Timeline

2019

Nokian WetProof was launched

2019

Nokian WetProof was tested 4x (ACE,...) and won the ACE 205/55 R16 test.

2020

Nokian WetProof was tested 1x (Gute-Fahrt)

2021

Nokian WetProof was tested 5x (Firmenauto,...)

2022

Nokian WetProof was tested 2x (Autozeitung,...)

2023

Nokian WetProof was tested 2x (ADAC,...)

Achievements

Best
Exterior noise
Adac 2023
Autoklubcr 2023
Firmenauto 2021
Autobild 2019
Best
Wet circle cornering
Autozeitung 2022
Adac 2021
Gtu 2021
Autobild 2019
Best
Wet handling
Firmenauto 2021
Gtu 2021
Ace 2019
Best
Wet braking
Adac 2023
Ace 2019
Automotorsport 2019
Best
Dry braking
Adac 2023
Automotorsport 2019
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Adac 2023
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Adac 2023

Nokian WetProof in tyre tests

The Nokian WetProof, a middle segment tyre, has been put to the test by some of Europe's most valued tyre testing organizations. The tests range from 2019 to 2023 and cover various dimensions and testing periods, including summer. The tyre has received an overall rating of 87%, a great result for a middle segment tyre. The best result for the tyre came in the ACE Summer tyre test of 2019, where it received a "highly recommended" rating and was the best in wet braking, wet handling, and wet handling-objective disciplines. The worst result for the tyre came in the Autobild Summer tyre test of 2021, where it was ranked 17th out of 20. The Nokian WetProof has won one test, namely the GTU Summer Tyre test of 2021, where it was highly recommended and performed best in wet circle cornering, wet handling, and wet handling-objective disciplines. The tyre was also the best in other disciplines, such as noise, exterior noise, and wet side guide, in some of the other tests.

All tyre tests where Nokian WetProof was featured:
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,31,8
Nokian WetProof2,92,0
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Source: www.adac.de
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test104,7106103,4
Nokian WetProof101,3102,2100,4
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Source: www.autoklub.cz
Name WetDry
Best values in test146134
Nokian WetProof124114
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Source: reifenpresse.de
ADAC Summer tyre test 2022 215/60 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 18
Name WetDryNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test2,11,52,41,01,2
Nokian WetProof2,1 2,22,72,52,6
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Source: www.adac.de
GTÜ Summer tyre test 2021 225/45 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 9
Name Points totalWetDryEnviromental impactRunning costs
Best values in test15768542220
Nokian WetProof15366501918
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Source: media1.autoservicepraxis.de
Name Points totalWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test8,98,98,71010
Nokian WetProof8,28,57,6710
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Source: www.firmenauto.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,129,6
Nokian WetProof35,131,7
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #11 of 15
Name WetDryNoiseWear
Best values in test1,81,42,70,6
Nokian WetProof2,32,12,7 3,0
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Source: www.adac.de
Autobild Summer tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #17 of 20
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test1-2+1
Nokian WetProof223
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Name WetDryRolling resistanceNoiseComfort
Best values in test1.11122
Nokian WetProof2.61.31 33
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Source: www.gute-fahrt.de
ACE Summer tyre test 2019 205/55 R16
highly recommended
Ranked #1 of 9
Name Points totalWetDryRolling resistanceNoiseRunning costs
Best values in test1536651191017
Nokian WetProof153 66 4517817
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Name Points totalWetDryEnviromental impact
Best values in test8,89,19,39,7
Nokian WetProof8,8 9,09,06,5
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,228,7
Nokian WetProof35,229,7
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test111
Nokian WetProof2+2+2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (2x)90% (1x)85% (8x)
Highly recommendedGood +GoodSatisfactoryRecommended
2x1x4x3x1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16R17R18
87.5% (6x)88.8% (4x)90% (1x)

Ratings x Width

195/xx Rxx205/xx Rxx215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx
85% (1x)88.8% (4x)86.3% (4x)92.5% (2x)

FAQ

  1. Where is Nokian WetProof made?

    Nokian WetProof is made in Finland.

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