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.
Contents
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.
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
- Nordman vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
- Nordman vs Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
- Nordman vs Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
- Nordman vs Hankook Winter i cept iZ2 W616
- Nordman vs Continental VikingContact 7
- Nordman vs Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Similar tyres from the test:
- Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
- Continental VikingContact 7
- Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2
- Hankook Winter i cept iZ2 W616
- Michelin X-ice Xi3
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3
- Pirelli Ice Zero FR