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Nokian WetProof

Summer
Upper-middle
6.6 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Nokian Weatherproof is a very well balanced tyre, but compared to the premium segment it has shorter projected mileage and the price difference is not as significant as it used to be in the past.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

NokianThis tyre
WetProof
6.6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Dry handling, Interior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4
Better at: Comfort, Interior noise, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
Advantage
7.0
Better at: Comfort, Interior noise, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Comfort, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet handling, Wet braking
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry handling, Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
5.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Comfort
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
8.8
Better at: Interior noise, Dry handling, Comfort
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance
5.0
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
ApolloBudget
Alnac 4G
3.9
Better at: Interior noise
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
4.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Dry handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Exterior noise

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Well-balanced performance for a variety of driving conditions.

Strong grip and handling on both dry and wet roads.

Efficient, contributing to lower fuel consumption.

Weaknesses

Subpar environmental sustainability compared to some competitors.

Lower tread life and higher wear rate than average.

History

2019

Nokian WetProof was launched

2019
4× Tested2× Winner
AutoMotorSport215/55 R171stRecommended
ACE205/55 R161stHighly recommended
Autobild225/45 R17#5
Autobild225/45 R17#7Good
2020
1× Tested
Gute-Fahrt215/50 R18#4Good +
2021
5× Tested
Firmenauto195/55 R16#2Good
GTÜ225/45 R17#2Highly recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#6
ADAC205/55 R16#11Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#17Satisfactory
2022
2× Tested
ADAC215/60 R16#6Satisfactory
Autozeitung215/55 R17#6Good
2023
2× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#5Good
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#6
Price vs Quality
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Tests (14)

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14 Tests 2× Winner 11× Recommended
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 50 Tyres
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#6 Of 19 Tyres
ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#6 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2022
6thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
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Autozeitung Summer
215/55 R17
#6 Of 10 Tyres
6thGood
Ford Puma
1.Bridgestone Turanza T005Highly recommended
···
5.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended
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Firmenauto Summer
195/55 R16
#2 Of 11 Tyres
GTÜ Summer
225/45 R17
#2 Of 9 Tyres
GTÜ2021
2ndHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Nexen N Fera SportHighly recommended
2.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended
3.Falken Azenis FK510Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#6 Of 53 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#11 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2021
11thSatisfactory
VW Golf
···
10.Maxxis Premitra HP5Satisfactory
11.Nokian WetProofSatisfactory
12.Pirelli Cinturato P7Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#17 Of 20 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
215/55 R17
Winner
1stRecommended
Volkswagen T-Roc
1.Nokian WetProofRecommended
3.Michelin Primacy 4Recommended
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ACE Summer
205/55 R16
Winner
ACE2019
1stHighly recommended
Škoda Octavia
1.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended
2.Dunlop Sport BluResponseHighly recommended
3.Continental PremiumContact 6Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#5 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#7 Of 20 Tyres

Sizes (33)

1 Variants

82T

Nokian Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Nokian's current summer car range is built around two pillars: the Powerproof line for sporty high-speed handling and the Wetproof line for wet-weather comfort and touring safety. Both are engineered for Central European roads and are suitable for electric vehicles.

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◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 11× By professional organizations

Highly recommended2× (18%)
Good +1× (9%)
Good8× (73%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.8xxx/xx R17 8.9xxx/xx R18 9.0195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.9215/xx Rxx 8.6225/xx Rxx 9.3

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nokian WetProof made?
Nokian WetProof is made in Finland.

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