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