Nokian WR A4 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The model replaced the Nokian WR A3.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
98.28%
Wet performance
92.97%
Aquaplaning
86.59%
Snow performance
93.35
Noise
97.4%
Rolling resistance
96.49%
2020 Auto Bild Nokian WR A4 Test
In 2020 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the Nokian at size 245/45 R18 and compared to 19 similar budget, mid-range and premium UHP winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 10-11 | 44.4m | +2.5m | 94.37% | |
| Dry handling | 8 | 109.7km/h | -0.9km/h | 99.18% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 12-13 | 54m | +6.7m | 87.59% | |
| Wet handling | 14 | 71.4km/h | -3km/h | 95.79% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 14 | 12.3sec | -3km/h | 98.13% | |
| Straight aqua | 18 | 83.8km/h | -7.5km/h | 91.05% | |
| Snow braking | 17 | 25.5m | +1.2m | 95.29% | |
| Snow handling | 19 | 59.3km/h | -2.2km/h | 96.29% | |
| Snow traction | 12 | 2883 Newton | -215 Newton | 92.54% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 20 | 3.09 m/s2 | -0.31 m/s2 | 89.96% | |
| Noise | 5-6 | 63.8dB | +0.8dB | 98.74% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.42 kg/t | +0.47 kg/t | 93.66% | |
| Wear resistance | 17 | 37310km | -10600km | 73.59% |
2019 Auto Zeitung Nokian WR A4 Test
In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the tire at size 225/55 R17 and compared to 12 similar Premium Touring and UHP winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 43.2m | +0.9m | 97.91% | |
| Dry handling | 5 | 57.7sec | +0.3sec | 99.48% | |
| Dry laterl handling | 1 | 58.2km/h | +0.9km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 6 | 56.6m | +4.4m | 92.22% | |
| Wet handling | 7 | 93.3sec | +4.9sec | 94.74% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 7 | 12.9sec | +0.6sec | 95.34% | |
| Straight aqua | 11 | 68.2km/h | -12.1km/h | 82.25% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 10 | 29.5m | +1.9m | 93.56% | |
| Snow handling | 4-5 | 52sec | +0.9sec | 98.27% | |
| Snow traction | 7 | 3293 Newton | -205 Newton | 93.77% | |
| Noise | 11-12 | 72 dB | +3 dB | 95.83% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.61 kg/t | +0.09 kg/t | 98.8% |
2019 Auto Bild Nokian WR A4 Test
In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 255/35 R19 and compared to 10 similar budget, mid-range and premium UHP winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 6 | 41.9m | +1.7m | 95.94% | |
| Dry handling | 9 | 119.3km/h | -2.6km/h | 97.82% | |
| Wet braking | 11 | 54.8m | +9.1m | 83.39% | |
| Wet handling | 10 | 90.2km/h | -5.1km/h | 94.34% | |
| Straight aqua | 11 | 59.9km/h | -13.8km/h | 76.96% | |
| Snow braking | 4 | 28.5m | +0.9m | 96.84% | |
| Snow handling | 5-6 | 48.7km/h | -0.7km/h | 98.56% | |
| Noise | 10 | 75dB | +4.3dB | 94.26% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2-3 | 8.5 kg/t | +0.44 kg/t | 94.82% |
2017 Sport Auto Nokian WR A4 Test
Test by the German magazine Sport Auto in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/40 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium UHP winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 44.5m | +0.7m | 98.42% | |
| Dry handling | 2-3 | 119.1km/h | -0.4km/h | 99.66% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 7 | 38.6m | +2.9m | 92.48% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 70.3km/h | -3.5km/h | 95.02% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 7 | 7.3sec | +0.47sec | 93.56% | |
| Straight aqua | 10 | 82.4km/h | -7km/h | 91.5% | |
| Lateral aqua | 9 | 2.13 m/s2 | -0.82 m/s2 | 61.5% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 4 | 30.5m | +0.8m | 97.37% | |
| Snow handling | 7 | 52.2km/h | -4.3km/h | 91.76% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 10 | 3.58 m/s2 | -0.42 m/s2 | 88.26% | |
| Noise | 2-6 | 72 dB | +1 dB | 98.6% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 8.3 kg/t | +0.4 kg/t | 95.18% |
2017 AMS Nokian WR A4 test
In 2017 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Nokian WR A4 at size 225/40 R18 and compared it with nine similar mid-range and premium studless winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 1 | 44.6m | -0.8m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 1 | 119km/h | +0.1km/h | 100% | |
| Wet braking | 9 | 37.8m | +3.9m | 89.68% | |
| Wet handling | 10 | 69.9km/h | -6.3km/h | 90.9% | |
| Straight aqua | 10 | 80.5km/h | -7.1km/h | 91.18% | |
| Snow braking | 10 | 30m | +2.3m | 92.33% | |
| Snow handling | 9 | 53.8km/h | -1.7km/h | 96.8% | |
| Noise | 3-4 | 72.7 dB | +0.3 dB | 99.58% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1 | 7.7 kg/t | -0.5 kg/t | 100% |
Overall Nokian WR A4 Reviews
| # | Test | 2020 Auto Bild | 2019 Auto Zeitung | 2019 Auto Bild | 2017 Sport Auto | 2017 AMS | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 94.37% | 97.91% | 95.94% | 98.42% | 100% | 97.33% | |
| Dry handling | 99.18% | 99.48% | 97.82% | 99.66% | 100% | 99.23% | |
| Wet braking | 87.59% | 92.22% | 83.39% | 92.48% | 89.68% | 89.07% | |
| Wet handling | 95.79% | 94.74% | 94.34% | 95.02% | 90.9% | 94.16% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 98.13% | 95.34% | – | 93.56% | – | 95.68% | |
| Straight aqua | 91.05% | 82.25% | 76.96% | 91.5% | 91.18% | 86.59% | |
| Snow braking | 95.29% | 93.56% | 96.84% | 97.37% | 92.33% | 95.08% | |
| Snow handling | 96.29% | 98.27% | 98.56% | 91.76% | 96.8% | 96.34% | |
| Snow traction | 92.54% | 93.77% | – | – | – | 93.16% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 89.96% | – | – | 88.26% | 88.26% | 88.83% | |
| Rolling resistance | 93.66% | 98.8% | 94.82% | 95.18% | 100% | 96.49% | |
| Noise | 98.74% | 95.83% | 94.26% | 98.6% | 99.58% | 97.4% | |
| Wear resistance | 73.59% | – | – | – | – | 73.59% |
1. 2020 Auto Bild (245/45 R18) – 16-17th place (shared with the Laufenn I Fit +).
Main conclusions:
- Average results on the wet.
- Low straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Average dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Poor snow performance.
- Low noise.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Low wear resistance.
2. 2019 Auto Zeitung (225/55 R17) – 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Long wet braking distance and average handling speed.
- Low straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Short dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Relatively long snow braking distance, good handling and average traction.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High noise.
3. 2019 Auto Bild (255/35 R19) – 10th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average dry performance.
- The longest wet braking distance and low handling speed.
- The lowest straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Good snow performance.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High noise.
4. 2017 Sport Auto (225/40 R18) – 7th place and an expert score “Conditionally Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Long wet braking distance and low handling speed.
- Low straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Good dry braking and handling.
- Short snow braking distance but average handling speed; the lowest lateral stability.
- Good rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
5. 2017 AMS (225/40 R18) – 5-7th place (shared with the Fulda and the Pirelli).
Main conclusions:
- Great dry performance: the shortest braking distance and the highest handling speed.
- Very long wet braking distance and the lowest handling.
- The lowest straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The longest snow braking distance and relatively low handling.
- The best rolling resistance.
- Good noise level.
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