Nokian Nordman 7 is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars. The model also has version for SUV.
The model has been replaced by the Nokian Nordman 8.
Key performance
Nokian Nordman 7 Tests
2020 Vi Bilagare
In 2020 experts of the Sweden magazine Vi Bilagare have tested the tire at size 205/60 R16 and compared to 7 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 8 | 33.3m | +3.42m | 89.73% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 7-8 | 2 points | -3 points | 40% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 8 | 38.91m | +5.04m | 87.05% | |
| Wet handling | 7-8 | 45.75sec | +2.64sec | 94.23% | |
| Straight aqua | 7 | 61.7km/h | -2.9km/h | 95.51% | |
| Ice braking at 15km/h | 5 | 4.31m | +0.88m | 79.58% | |
| Ice handling | 5 | 55.11sec | +3.88sec | 92.96% | |
| Ice traction | 2-3 | 2.22sec | +0.33sec | 85.13% | |
| Snow braking at 35km/h | 3 | 10.51m | +0.01m | 99.9% | |
| Snow handling | 1-2 | 74.62sec | -0.42sec | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 4 | 3.72sec | +0.1sec | 97.31% | |
| Rolling resistance | 5 | 5.74 l/100km | +0.08 l/100km | 98.6% | |
| Noise | 5-8 | 2 points | -3 points | 40% |
2019 Za Rulem
Test by the magazine Za Rulem in 2019. The experts have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar Touring and Premium Touring Studded tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 11 | 36.1m | +2.6m | 92.79% | |
| Wet braking at 60km/h | 9 | 21.5m | +2.2m | 89.77% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 5 | 20.3m | +3.2m | 84.24% | |
| Ice handling | 7 | 20.9sec | +1.8sec | 91.39% | |
| Ice traction | 4-5 | 7.9sec | +1sec | 87.34% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 4-5 | 15m | +0.6m | 96% | |
| Snow traction | 6 | 5.7sec | +0.3sec | 94.73% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1-3 | 4.3 l/100km | -0.1 l/100km | 100% |
2019 Test World
Test by the Finnish organization in 2019. The experts have tested the Nokian at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 11 similar studded winter tires from different price categories.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 4 | 31.2m | +2m | 93.58% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 8-12 | 7 points | -1 point | 87.5% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 3 | 37.1m | +4.3m | 88.41% | |
| Wet handling | 11 | 40.7sec | +1.2sec | 97.05% | |
| Ice braking at 50km/h | 8 | 40.2m | +3.7m | 90.79% | |
| Ice handling | 10 | 65.9sec | +4.9sec | 92.56% | |
| Ice traction | 7-9 | 3.8sec | +0.5sec | 86.84% | |
| Snow braking at 80km/h | 9 | 54.1m | +3.3m | 93.9% | |
| Snow handling | 11-12 | 58.5sec | +2.5sec | 95.73% | |
| Snow traction | 8-11 | 6.1sec | +0.2sec | 96.72% | |
| Noise | 1-3 | 7 points | +1 point | 100% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1 | -0.1% | 100% |
2018 Za Rulem
In 2018 experts of the Russian magazine Za Rulem have tested the Nokian Nordman 7 at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 11 similar budget, mid-range and premium studded winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 7 | 31.9m | +1.6m | 94.98% | |
| Wet braking at 60km/h | 9 | 20.5m | +1.7m | 91.7% | |
| Wet handling | 11 | 40.7sec | +1.2sec | 97.05% | |
| Ice braking at 20km/h | 7 | 7.5m | +0.9m | 88% | |
| Ice handling | 7 | 17sec | +1.4sec | 91.76% | |
| Ice traction | 4-5 | 4.5sec | +0.4sec | 91.1% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 6-7 | 17.6m | +0.7m | 96.02% | |
| Snow traction | 4-6 | 6.2sec | +0.3sec | 95.16% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2-4 | 6.4 l/100km | +0.1 l/100km | 98.44% |
2017 Za Rulem
Test by the magazine Za Rulem in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 185/65 R15 and compared to 10 similar Touring and Premium touring studded tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 7-8 | 33.6m | +1.7m | 94.94% | |
| Wet braking at 60km/h | 7 | 20.4m | +1.5m | 92.65% | |
| Wet handling | 11 | 40.7sec | +1.2sec | 97.05% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 5-6 | 18.5m | +2.1m | 88.65% | |
| Ice handling | 5-7 | 21.1sec | +1.2sec | 94.31% | |
| Ice traction | 3-5 | 6.9sec | +0.4sec | 94.2% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 3-4 | 14.9 | +0.1m | 99.33% | |
| Snow traction | 4-5 | 6.2sec | +0.2sec | 96.77% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1-2 | 6.3 l/100km | -0.1 l/100km | 100% |
Overall Nokian Nordman 7 Review
| # | Test | 2020 Vi Bilagare | 2019 Za Rulem | 2019 Test World | 2018 Za Rulem | 2017 Za Rulem | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 89.73% | 92.79% | 93.58% | 94.98% | 94.94% | 93.2% | |
| Dry handling | 40% | – | 87.5% | – | – | 63.75% | |
| Wet braking | 87.05% | 89.77% | 88.41% | 91.7% | 92.65% | 89.92% | |
| Wet handling | 94.23% | – | 97.05% | 97.05% | 97.05% | 96.35% | |
| Straight aqua | 95.51% | – | – | – | – | 95.51% | |
| Ice braking | 79.58% | 84.24% | 90.79% | 88% | 88.65% | 86.25% | |
| Ice handling | 92.96% | 91.39% | 92.56% | 91.76% | 94.31% | 92.6% | |
| Ice traction | 85.13% | 87.34% | 86.84% | 91.1% | 94.2% | 88.92% | |
| Snow braking | 99.9% | 96% | 93.9% | 96.02% | 99.33% | 97.03% | |
| Snow handling | 100% | – | 95.73% | – | – | 97.87% | |
| Snow traction | 97.31% | 94.73% | 96.72% | 95.16% | 96.77% | 96.14% | |
| Rolling resistance | 98.6% | 100% | 100% | 98.44% | 100% | 99.41% | |
| Noise | 40% | – | 100% | – | – | 70% |
According to the test result Nordman took 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long wet braking distance.
- Average dry braking distance.
- Good ice performance. Nordman showed very close result to the leaders and was better than some more expensive brands.
- Good snow braking and handling; very close result to premium tyres.
- Low rolling resistance.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Gislaved Nord Frost 200
- GT Radial IcePro 3
- Continental IceContact 2
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic
- Pirelli Ice Zero
- Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 W429
- Nitto Therma Spike
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9
