Nokian WR D4 is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.
The tire replaced the Nokian WR D3.
The tire has been replaced by the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
97.98%
Wet performance
94.38%
Aquaplaning
92.01%
Snow performance
96.61%
Noise
98.11%
Rolling resistance
95.42%
2019 Quattroruote Nokian WR D4 Test
In 2019 experts of the Italian publication Quattoruote have tested the Nokian at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 6 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 6 | 42.4m | +2.1m | 95.05% | |
| Dry handling | 2 | 11.8sec | +0.1sec | 99.15% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 3 | 50.9m | +1.6m | 96.85% | |
| Wet handling | 4-5 | 98.9sec | +1.6sec | 98.38% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 6 | 29m | +1m | 96.55% | |
| Snow handling | 5 | 70.5sec | +1.4sec | 98.01% | |
| Snow traction | 6 | 27.5sec | +2.8sec | 89.82% | |
| Noise | 5 | 57.7dB | +0.3dB | 99.48% |
2018 AMS Nokian WR D4 test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Nokian WR D4 at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with ten similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tyres.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 3-4 | 43.8m | +2m | 95.43% | |
| Dry handling | 9 | 115.3km/h | -2.4km/h | 97.92% | |
| Wet braking | 7 | 36.4m | +5m | 86.2% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 70km/h | -4.5km/h | 93.57% | |
| Straight aqua | 6 | 76.2km/h | -7.5km/h | 90.16% | |
| Snow braking | 2 | 25.6m | +0.2m | 99.22% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 56.6km/h | -0.7km/h | 98.76% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1 | 7.8kg/t | -0.2kg/t | 100% | |
| Noise | 8 | 72.1dB | +0.9dB | 98.75% |
2018 Auto Bild Nokian WR D4 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 19 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 2 | 44.5m | +0.7m | 98.43% | |
| Dry handling | 14 | 105.7km/h | -1.8km/h | 98.29% | |
| Wet braking | 18 | 37.3m | +3m | 91.96% | |
| Wet handling | 16 | 69.7km/h | -3.1km/h | 95.55% | |
| Straight aqua | 16 | 76.8km/h | -11.5km/h | 85.02% | |
| Snow braking | 5-7 | 27.6m | +0.6m | 97.83% | |
| Snow handling | 2 | 52.7km/h | -0.1km/h | 99.81% | |
| Rolling resistance | 1 | 6.96kg/t | -0.67kg/t | 100% | |
| Noise | 10-11 | 66.4dB | +1.6dB | 97.59% | |
| Wear resistance | 5 | 47700km | -24750km | 48.11% |
2017 Auto Bild Nokian WR D4 Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2017. The experts have tested the tire at size 225/50 R17 and compared to 19 similar Touring and Premium Touring winter tires. Also they included into the test set of the reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 2 | 44.5m | +0.8m | 98.2% | |
| Dry handling | 16-17 | 108.3km/h | -2.5km/h | 97.69% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 11 | 35m | +2.8m | 92% | |
| Wet handling | 8-9 | 73.6km/h | -2.2km/h | 97.01% | |
| Straight aqua | 9 | 87.8km/h | -5.5km/h | 93.73% | |
| Snow braking | 8-9 | 27.7m | +1.8m | 93.5% | |
| Snow handling | 12-14 | 50.9km/h | -1.7km/h | 96.66% | |
| Rolling resistance | 12 | 8.17kg/t | +0.94kg/t | 88.49% | |
| Noise | 9 | 72.7dB | +1.8dB | 97.52% | |
| Wear resistance | 20 | 28875km | -19500km | 32.47% |
2016 Auto Zeitung Nokian WR D4 Test
In 2016 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested the Nokian at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 12 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. In addition they included into the test Michelin Cross Climate as All Season tire.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 1 | 43.5m | -0.6m | 100% | |
| Dry handling | 7-8 | 109.3sec | -0.4sec | 99.63% | |
| Dry lateral handling | 7-8 | 61.4km/h | -2km/h | 96.74% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 3 | 60.2m | +2.3m | 96.18% | |
| Wet handling | 5-6 | 91.1sec | +3.6sec | 96.05% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 2-4 | 12.4sec | +0.1sec | 99.19% | |
| Straight aqua | 3 | 80.1km/h | -0.7km/h | 99.13% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 5-9 | 24.4m | +0.2m | 99.18% | |
| Snow handling | 2 | 74.2sec | +0.2sec | 99.73% | |
| Snow traction | 5-6 | 2.715 Newton | -0.05 Newton | 98.16% | |
| Rolling resistance | 4 | 8.65kg/t | +0.59kg/t | 93.18% | |
| Noise | 9-14 | 72dB | +2dB | 97.22% |
Overall Nokian WR D4 Reviews
| # | Test | 2019 Quattroruote | 2018 AMS | 2018 Auto Bild | 2017 Auto Bild | 2016 Auto Zeitung | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 95.05% | 95.43% | 98.43% | 98.2% | 100% | 97.42% | |
| Dry handling | 99.15% | 97.92% | 98.29% | 97.69% | 99.63% | 98.54% | |
| Wet braking | 96.85% | 86.2% | 91.96% | 92% | 96.18% | 92.64% | |
| Wet handling | 98.38% | 93.57% | 95.55% | 97.01% | 96.05% | 96.11% | |
| Straight aqua | – | 90.16% | 85.02% | 93.73% | 99.13% | 92.01% | |
| Snow braking | 96.55% | 99.22% | 97.83% | 93.5% | 99.18% | 97.26% | |
| Snow handling | 98.01% | 98.76% | 99.81% | 96.66% | 99.73% | 98.59% | |
| Snow traction | 89.82% | – | – | – | 98.16% | 93.99% | |
| Rolling resistance | – | 100% | 100% | 88.49% | 93.18% | 95.42% | |
| Noise | 99.48% | 98.75% | 97.59% | 97.52% | 97.22% | 98.11% |
1. 2019 Quattoruote (225/50 R17) – 5th place.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling.
- Relatively long dry braking distance but good handling speed.
- Acceptable on the snow.
- Good noise.
2. 2018 AMS (205/55 R16) – 3rd place and an expert score “Highly Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Good dry braking distance and relatively low handling speed.
- Long wet braking distance and average handling.
- Average aquaplanning resistance.
- Great snow perfrormance.
- The best rolling resistance.
- Relatibely low noise level.
3. 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15) – 9th place.
Main conclusions:
- Short dry braking distance but relatively low handling speed.
- Poor wet performance.
- Low straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Great snow performance.
- The best rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
- Average wear resistance.
4. 2017 Auto Bild (225/50 R17) – 14th place and an expert score “Average”.
Main conclusions:
- Unbalanced on the dry: short braking distance but low handling speed.
- Average results on the wet.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Average snow performance.
- The lowest wear resistance.
- Average rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
5. 2016 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 2nd place and an expert score “Highly Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Average results on the wet.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The shortest dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Short snow braking distance, good traction and handling.
- Low rolling resistance.
- High noise.
Similar tyres from the test:
- Pirelli Cinturato Winter
- Kleber Krisalp HP3
- Debica Frigo HP2
- Fulda Kristall Control HP2
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM001 EVO
- Semperit Master Grip 2
- Continental WinterContact TS 860
- Goodyear UltraGrip 9
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5
- Michelin Alpin 6
