Nokian Nordman RS2 – Tests & Review

Nokian Nordman RS2 photo, test, review

Nokian Nordman RS2 is a Premium Touring Ice & Snow Winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars. The model also has SUV-version.

Key performance

Dry performance
80.19 %
Dry braking
94.2 %
Dry handling
66.18 %
Wet performance
92.05 %
Wet braking
90.85 %
Wet handling
93.24 %
Snow performance
94.09 %
Snow braking
97.47 %
Snow traction
95.9 %
Snow handling
88.91 %
Ice performance
93.41 %
Ice braking
93.32 %
Ice handling
94.58 %
Ice traction
92.32 %
Rolling resistance
97.14 %
Aquaplaning
82.95 %
Noise
84.74 %

Nokian Nordman RS2

2018 Moottori (205/55 R16)

In 2018 experts of the Finnish publication Moottori have tested the Nokian Nordman RS2 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with seven similar mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.

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Last place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 6.2 meters longer, than the leader.
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7th place in Wet handling. Nordman was 2.2 seconds slower, than the leader.
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6-7th place in Subj. wet handling.
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4th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.1 meters longer, than the leader.
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7-8th place in Subj. dry handling. One of the lowest result.
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Last place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 1.3 meters longer, than the leader.
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5th place in Ice handling. Nordman was 5.8 seconds slower, than the leader.
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6th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 0.23 seconds longer, than the leader.
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5th place in Subj. ice handling.
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Last place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 0.3 meters longer, than the leader.
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Last place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.33 seconds longer, than the leader.
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6h place in Snow handling. Nordman was 1.2 seconds longer, than the leader.
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5-6th place in Subj. snow handling.
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Last place in Noise level test.

Overall Nokian Nordman RS2 Review

Main conclusions:

  • The longest wet braking distance and relatively low handling.
  • Good dry braking distance, but relatively low handling.
  • The longest ice braking distance, average handling and traction (but very close result to the leader and better, than some more expensive brands).
  • The lowest snow traction and longest braking distance, good handling.
  • The highest noise level.

Nokian Nordman RS2 vs Competitors

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