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Nokian WR SUV 3 is made in 62 sizes, starting from 235/75 R15 up to 315/40 R21.
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Nokian WR SUV 3 is ranked #81 of 861 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autozeitung 2018, Autobild 2016, and other organizations. Nokian WR SUV 3 belongs to the Upper-middle segment and is made by a manufacturer from Finland. It is made in total of 62 sizes, 235/75 R15 being the smallest and 315/40 R21 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 4 times, first test was carried in 2015. This model received the best possible rating in 1 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 80% of Nokian WR SUV 3 has "C" wet grip rating and most (95%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Nokian WR SUV 3 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 68% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone (Japan) and has a rating of 90%, compared to 81% of the Nokian in question.
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Timeline
2015
Nokian WR SUV 3 was tested 2x (Autobild,...) and won the Offroad 245/65 R17 test.
2016
Nokian WR SUV 3 was tested 1x (Autobild)
2018
Nokian WR SUV 3 was tested 1x (Autozeitung)
Achievements
Nokian WR SUV 3 in tyre tests
The Nokian WR SUV 3, a middle segment tyre, has been tested by some of the most esteemed tyre testing organizations in Europe. We have reviewed the results of four of these tests conducted between 2015 and 2018. The Nokian WR SUV 3 received an overall rating of 81%, which is an excellent result for a middle segment tyre.
In the 2018 winter tyre test by Autozeitung (235/60 R18), the Nokian WR SUV 3 secured the third position out of nine competitors, highlighting its superior capabilities in dry handling. However, in the Autobild Winter tyre test 2016 (255/55 R18) and the Autobild Winter tyre test 2015 (215/65 R16), the tyre secured the seventh and sixth positions, respectively. The Nokian WR SUV 3's best performance came in the 2015 Offroad Winter tyre test (245/65 R17), where it won the test by grabbing the first position out of five participants.
Overall, the Nokian WR SUV 3 performed exceptionally in the Autozeitung tyre test 2018 and was highly recommended. The tyre’s performance in the other winter tyre tests was average, but its victory in the Offroad Winter tyre test 2015 speaks highly of its winter capabilities.
All tyre tests where Nokian WR SUV 3 was featured:
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 406 | 147 | 134 | 143 | |||
| Nokian WR SUV 3 | 390 | 131 | 128 | 131 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Nokian WR SUV 3 | 2 | 2 | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Nokian WR SUV 3 | 2- | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | 1- | |||
| Nokian WR SUV 3 | 2+ | 1- | 1 | 1- | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
|---|---|---|
| Highly recommended | Satisfactory | Sufficient |
| 1x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R18 |
|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 82.5% (2x) |
Ratings x Width
| 215/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 100% (1x) | 65% (1x) |
FAQ
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.