Nokian WeatherProof SUV

Nokian WeatherProof SUV photo, test, review

Nokian WeatherProof SUV is a Premium Touring All Season tyre with directional tread, designed for SUV and 4×4.

The tyre also has version for passenger cars.

2018 Auto Bild Allrad Nokian WeatherProof SUV test

In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Bild Allrad have tested the Nokian WeatherProof SUV at size 235/60 R18 and compared it with five similar All Seasons and two All Terrain tyres. In addition, experts included into the test reference summer and winter tyres for comparison of results.

Nokian WeatherProof SUV test and review
4th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was: a) 1.1m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 0.6m longer, than summer; c) 2.1m shorter, than winter.
Nokian WeatherProof SUV test and review
3rd place in Wet handling. Nokian was: a) 2.3km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 1.4km/h slower, than summer; c) 0.8km/h faster, than winter.
Nokian WeatherProof SUV test and review
3rd place in Wet lateral handling. Nokian was: a) 0.28sec slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 0.44sec slower, than summer; c) 0.15sec faster, than winter.
Nokian WeatherProof SUV test and review
1-2nd place in Straight aqua. The float speed was: a) 2.8km/h higher, than next a/s tire; b) 1.8km/h higher, than summer; c) 9km/h higher, than winter.
Nokian WeatherProof SUV test and review
5th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was: a) 4.2m longer, than the best a/s tire; b) 4.6m longer, than summer; c) 0.2m shorter, than winter.
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5th place in Dry handling. Nokian was: a) 0.9km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 1.1km/h slower, than summer; c) 0.4km/h faster, than winter.
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1st place and the best result in Snow braking. The braking distance was: a) 0.6m shorter, than next a/s tire; b) 0.8m longer, than winter; c) 46.9m shorter, than summer.
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4-5th place in Snow handling. Nokian was: a) 0.8km/h slower, than the best a/s tire; b) 1.6km/h slower, than winter; c) 15.4km/h faster, than summer.
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6th place in Snow traction.
test Nokian WeatherProof SUV review
7th place in Snow slalom.
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5th place in Noise level test.
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4-5th place in Rolling resistance.

Overall Nokian WeatherProof SUV review

According to the test results Nokian took 3rd place and got an expert score “Recommended”.

Main conclusions:

  • Good on the wet: short braking distance, good handling and lateral stability.
  • The best straight aquaplanning resistance.
  • Average dry performance.
  • Unbalanced on the snow: Nokian had the shortest braking distance, average handling. low slalom and traction.
  • Average noise level and rolling resistance.

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