Nokian Snowproof 2 is a winter tyre made in total of 18 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/50 R17 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (215). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 102.5mm sidewall height. In 205/50 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Nokian Snowproof 2 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 205/50 R17, Snowproof 2 usually competes against Wintercraft Wp52, which is a tyre from Kumho with a rating of 55%, compared to 71% of the Nokian in question.
ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 satisfactory Ranked #6 of 12Nokian Snowproof 2 finished 6th out of 12 competitors with a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' The tyre was praised for its reliable performance on wet roads, low wear, lightweight construction, and fuel efficiency. However, it showed minor weaknesses in handling on dry and wintery roads and had below-average projected longevity in the test.