Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on snow
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Sizes
Nokian WR Snowproof is made in 58 sizes, starting from 165/65 R14 up to 215/45 R20.
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Nokian WR Snowproof is ranked #57 of 943 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by ADAC 2023, Autoklub ČR 2022, and other organizations. Nokian WR Snowproof belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from Finland. However, this particular model is made in Finland/Russian Federation. It is made in total of 58 sizes, 165/65 R14 being the smallest and 215/45 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 14 times, first test was carried in 2019. Nokian WR Snowproof got replaced by a newer model - Nokian Snowproof 2. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof has "B" wet grip rating and most (77%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Nokian WR Snowproof - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 62% of them produce 69db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to EuroWinter HS01, which is a tyre from Falken (Japan) and has a rating of 66%, compared to 57% of the Nokian in question. There was a braking test that featured both Falken EuroWinter HS01 and Nokian WR Snowproof held by autobild in 2021. It was tested on a Skoda Karoq with 215/60 R16 tyres. On the wet, the Falken stopped from 80km/h earlier than the Nokian - 36,2m, whereas the Nokian took 36,5m to come to a full stop. On the snow, we can see that Nokian stopped earlier at the 29,2m mark, compared to 29,5m of the Falken.
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Timeline
2019
Nokian WR Snowproof was launched
2019
Nokian WR Snowproof was tested 3x (Automotorsport,...)
2020
Nokian WR Snowproof was tested 5x (Autoexpress,...)
2021
Nokian WR Snowproof was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2022
Nokian WR Snowproof was tested 2x (ADAC,...)
2023
Nokian WR Snowproof was tested 1x (ADAC)
2023
Nokian WR Snowproof got replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2
Achievements
Nokian WR Snowproof in tyre tests
The Nokian WR Snowproof is a middle segment winter tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most respected tyre testing organizations. From 2019 to 2022, 13 different tests were conducted on the tyre in a range of dimensions and winter conditions. The tyre received an impressive overall rating of 79%, indicating that it is a very good choice for drivers seeking a mid-range winter tyre. The Nokian WR Snowproof performed best in the 2021 ADAC Winter tyre test for the 195/65 R15 dimension, specifically in the discipline of ice lateral guidance. The tyre's best results were also seen in dry handling and rolling resistance in the 2021 Autobild Winter tyre test for the 205/55 R16 dimension, and in dry braking for the 2020 ADAC Winter tyre test for the 235/55 R17 dimension. While the Nokian WR Snowproof did not win any of the tests outright, it did receive a "Recommended" rating in the 2020 ACE Winter tyre test for the 225/50 R17 dimension and a "Good" rating in the 2019 Autobild Winter tyre test for the 225/45 R17 dimension. Overall, these results suggest that the Nokian WR Snowproof is a reliable and capable winter tyre for drivers in middle segment dimensions.
All tyre tests where Nokian WR Snowproof was featured:
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 2,0 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 2,4 | 3,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,4 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 2,7 | 1,5 |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 3,2 | 2,7 | 2,4 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,7 | 2,0 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 103,6 | 108,3 | 100,2 | 102,1 | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 3 | 2 | 2- | 1- | 2+ | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 36,5 | 29,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 3,3 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,9 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 6,4 | 8,1 | 6,3 | 10 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 67 | 48 | 60 | 18 | 9 | |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 179 | 56 | 45 | 47 | 18 | 7 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,5 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 0,8 | 1,8 |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,1 |
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 101,6 | 299,9 | 299,9 | 100 | 101,1 | 100,7 | |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 97,2 | 290,8 | 278,9 | 96,4 | 100 | 97,6 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 100 | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 95,63 | 90,3 | 100,5 | 96,1 | |||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | ||||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 6,2 | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 32,2 | 24,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2- | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 85% (9x) | ||
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| Satisfactory | Recommended | Good |
| 6x | 1x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (6x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 85% (4x) | 85% (1x) |
FAQ
Where is Nokian WR Snowproof made?
Nokian WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.