Nokian WetProof

Name: Nokian WetProof
Brand: Nokian
Availability: InStock
Rating: 66 (14 reviews)

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

This tyre

WetProof

6.6

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

6.9

Better at: Comfort, Mileage

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Roadhawk

6.0

Better at: Dry steering response, Dry handling

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise

Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

7.6

Better at: Dry handling, Mileage

Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Upper-middle

Azenis FK520

8.0

Better at: Mileage, Dry handling

Worse at: Wet handling, Rolling resistance

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

8.3

Better at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking

Upper-middle

Advantage

7.0

Better at: Mileage, Dry steering response

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

6.9

Better at: Mileage, Comfort

Worse at: Wet handling, Rolling resistance

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

7.8

Better at: Dry handling - objective, Mileage

Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Exterior noise

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP4

7.5

Better at: Mileage, Comfort

Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

8.6

Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal

Worse at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance

Premium

Turanza T005

8.8

Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response

Worse at: Exterior noise

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance

5.0

Better at: Dry handling, Rolling resistance

Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Wet braking

Budget

Speed-Life 3

5.5

Better at: Mileage, Wet braking

Worse at: Dry braking

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8

Better at: Mileage, Wet braking

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

Budget

Alnac 4G

3.9

Better at: Mileage

Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking

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.

Reviews

9.4

373 Reviews

Customers like

Excellent wet grip20×

Quiet ride10×

Confident handling and steering9×

Good dry grip7×

Comfortable ride3×

Customers don't like

Rapid tread wear7×

Tyre cracking3×

Noticeable road noise4×

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

Summer

205/55 R16

#5 Of 50 Tyres

ADAC2023

5thGood

VW Golf

1.GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2Good

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4.Bridgestone Turanza T005Good

5.Nokian WetproofGood

6.Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcorunGood

ADAC2022

6thSatisfactory

Skoda Karoq

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good

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5.Toyo Proxes ComfortGood

6.Nokian WetproofSatisfactory

7.Debica Presto HP2Satisfactory

Autozeitung2022

6thGood

Ford Puma

1.Bridgestone Turanza T005Highly recommended

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5.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended

6.Nokian WetproofGood

7.Continental EcoContact 6Good

Firmenauto2021

2ndGood

Seat Leon

1.Michelin Primacy 4Good

2.Nokian WetProofGood

3.Bridgestone Turanza T005Good

GTÜ2021

2ndHighly recommended

VW Golf

1.Nexen N Fera SportHighly recommended

2.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended

3.Falken Azenis FK510Highly recommended

Autobild2021

6th

Dry braking: 35,1 mWet braking: 31,7 m

VW Golf

1.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125

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5.Michelin Primacy 4

6.Nokian Wetproof

7.Bridgestone Turanza T005

Summer

205/55 R16

#11 Of 15 Tyres

ADAC2021

11thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good

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10.Maxxis Premitra HP5Satisfactory

11.Nokian WetProofSatisfactory

12.Pirelli Cinturato P7Satisfactory

Autobild2021

17thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Kumho Ecsta HS51Exemplary

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16.Fulda EcoControl HP2Satisfactory

17.Nokian WetProofSatisfactory

18.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Satisfactory

Gute-Fahrt2020

4thGood +

1.GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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3.Falken Azenis FK510 SUVVery good -

4.Nokian WetProofGood +

5.Pirelli Cinturato P7Good -

AutoMotorSport2019

1stRecommended

Volkswagen T-Roc

1.Nokian WetProofRecommended

2.Bridgestone Turanza T005Recommended

3.Michelin Primacy 4Recommended

ACE2019

1stHighly recommended

Škoda Octavia

1.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended

2.Dunlop Sport BluResponseHighly recommended

3.Continental PremiumContact 6Highly recommended

Autobild2019

5th

Dry braking: 35,2 mWet braking: 29,7 m

BMW 1

1.GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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4.Pirelli P ZERO

5.Nokian WetProof

6.Falken Azenis FK510

Autobild2019

7thGood

BMW 1

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Exemplary

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6.Fulda SportControl 2Exemplary

7.Nokian WetProofGood

8.Pirelli P ZEROGood

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Sizes (33)

175/65 R14

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.

From sporty to efficient

◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶

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