Nokian WR SUV 4 is a Premium Touring studless winter tire with directional tread patter, designed for SUV and 4×4.
The tyre replaced the Nokian WR SUV 3.
Key performance
Nokian WR SUV 4 Tests
2021 Auto Bild
In 2021 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 235/55 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. They also included into the test reference summer tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 5 | 44.6m | +1.3m | 97.08% | |
| Dry handling | 7-9 | 94.1km/h | -1.6km/h | 98.33% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 8 | 45.8m | +4.2m | 90.83% | |
| Wet handling | 6-7 | 86km/h | -0.9km/h | 98.96% | |
| Straight aqua | 10 | 68km/h | -10.5km/h | 86.62% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 8 | 27.6m | +2.3m | 91.66% | |
| Snow handling | 8 | 51km/h | -3km/h | 94.44% | |
| Snow traction | 8-9 | 2507 Newton | -338 Newton | 88.12% | |
| Noise | 5 | 71dB | +2.3dB | 96.76% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.43kg/t | +0.88kg/t | 88.16% |
2021 Auto Zeitung
Test by the German magazine Auto Zeitung in 2021. the experts have tested the Nokian at size 235/55 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 3 | 43.3m | +0.8m | 98.15% | |
| Dry handling | 6-7 | 64.4km/h | -0.7km/h | 98.92% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 4 | 54m | +3.2m | 94.07% | |
| Wet handling | 4 | 92.4km/h | -3.8km/h | 96.05% | |
| Straight aqua | 9 | 69.6km/h | -12km/h | 85.29% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 2 | 28.1m | +0.2m | 99.29% | |
| Snow handling | 4-6 | 29.9km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.33% | |
| Snow traction | 7 | 2955 Newton | -129 Newton | 95.82% | |
| Noise | 3-6 | 72dB | +2dB | 97.22% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3-4 | 7.9kg/t | +0.6kg/t | 92.4% |
2018 Auto Bild
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the Nokian WR SUV 4 at size 235/60 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget and premium winter tyres. In addition, experts included into the test reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 7 | 43.2m | +2.4m | 94.44% | |
| Dry handling | 6 | 95.7km/h | -0.7km/h | 99.27% | |
| Wet braking | 7 | 49.9m | +2.4m | 95.19% | |
| Wet handling | 8 | 84.3km/h | -2.7km/h | 96.9% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 75.1km/h | -3.4km/h | 95.67% | |
| Snow braking | 2-3 | 27.7m | +1m | 96.39% | |
| Snow handling | 1 | 52.6km/h | +1.3km/h | 100% | |
| Noise | 5-6 | 71.4dB | +0.9dB | 98.74% | |
| Rolling resistance | 3 | 7.82kg/t | +0.16kg/t | 97.95% |
2018 Off Road
Test by the German magazine Off Road in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 235/60 R18 and compared to 5 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 80km/h | 2 | 27.1m | +0.3m | 98.89% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 4 | 33.77m | +3.31m | 90.2% | |
| Straight aqua | 2-3 | 73km/h | -0.4km/h | 99.45% | |
| Snow braking at 40km/h | 1 | 19.7m | -0.6m | 100% | |
| Snow traction | 1 | 2.92sec | -0.04sec | 100% | |
| Ice braking at 30km/h | 2 | 17.4m | +0.1m | 99.42% | |
| Ice traction | 2 | 4.7sec | +0.1sec | 97.87% | |
| Noise | 3-4 | 70.7dB | +0.6dB | 99.15% | |
| Rolling resistance | 2 | 7.74kg/t | +0.73kg/t | 90.57% |
Overall Nokian WR SUV 4 Reviews
| # | Test | 2021 Auto Bild | 2021 Auto Zeitung | 2018 Auto Bild | 2018 Off Road | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 97.08% | 98.15% | 94.44% | 98.89% | 97.14% | |
| Dry handling | 98.33% | 98.92% | 99.27% | – | 98.84% | |
| Wet braking | 90.83% | 94.07% | 95.19% | 90.2% | 92.57% | |
| Wet handling | 98.96% | 96.05% | 96.9% | – | 97.3% | |
| Straight aqua | 86.62% | 85.29% | 95.67% | 99.45% | 91.76% | |
| Ice braking | – | – | – | 99.42% | 99.42% | |
| Ice traction | – | – | – | 97.87% | 97.87% | |
| Snow braking | 91.66% | 99.29% | 96.39% | 100% | 96.84% | |
| Snow handling | 94.44% | 99.33% | 100% | – | 97.92% | |
| Snow traction | 88.12% | 95.82% | – | 100% | 94.65% | |
| Rolling resistance | 88.16% | 92.4% | 97.95% | 90.57% | 92.27% | |
| Noise | 96.76% | 97.22% | 98.74% | 99.15% | 97.97% |
1. 2018 Auto Bild (235/60 R18) – 6th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average dry braking distance and good handling speed.
- Relatively long wet braking and low handling.
- Good aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance and the best handling speed.
- Good rolling resistance and noise level.
2. 2018 Off Road (235/60 R18) – 1st place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Average wet braking distance.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Short dry braking distance.
- The best results on the snow.
- Short ice braking distance and good traction.
- Low rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
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