#25

Nokian Snowproof 2

Name: Nokian Snowproof 2
Brand: Nokian
Rating: 73 (4 reviews)

Winter

Upper-middle

7.3 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Snowproof 2 is the new version of the very popular first generation. As is usual for the nordic brand, It's great on snow while being more affordable than the premium brands.

4 Tests Price from: £75 14 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

Compare

Head-to-Head Comparison

Compare all →

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

This tyre

Snowproof 2

7.3

Premium

Cinturato Winter 2

7.2

Better at: Exterior noise, Snow handling, Snow traction

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

Blizzak 6

9.2

Better at: Snow traction, Exterior noise, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Interior noise

Premium

Wintrac Pro+

7.2

Better at: Wet handling, Exterior noise, Snow traction

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Winter Contact TS 870 P

Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Ultra Grip Performance 3

Better at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Interior noise

Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Vector 4 Seasons G3

Better at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling

Premium

Alpin 7

8.5

Better at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

WinterContact TS 870

9.9

Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

Winter Sport 5

8.6

Better at: Snow traction, Snow handling, Wet handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking

Upper-middle

W462 Winter i*cept RS3

8.2

Better at: Dry handling, Exterior noise, Snow handling

Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross

Radial Winter Pro 2 evo

7.2

Better at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Snow handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering

Premium

Wintrac

6.7

Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Budget

WH 1000

3.6

Better at: Exterior noise

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering

Upper-middle

Eurowinter HS02

7.2

Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Dry braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling

Premium

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5

Better at: Exterior noise, Snow traction, Wet handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Reliable performance and safety on wet roads.

Low tire wear, helping maintain performance over time.

Lightweight design and low fuel consumption.

Weaknesses

Slightly reduced handling and performance on dry roads.

Slight weaknesses in winter and snowy conditions.

Below-average expected overall lifespan.

History

WR Snowproof2019–20236.8Snowproof 22023–20257.3

2023

Nokian Snowproof 2 was launched and replaced Nokian WR Snowproof.

2023

1× Tested

ARBÖ235/55 R18#4Recommended

2024

2× Tested

ADAC205/55 R16#6Satisfactory

AUTOBILD205/55 R16#27

2025

1× Tested

Die Reifentester215/55 R17#7Good

Price vs Quality

Size:

Tests (4)

All test results →

4 Tests 3× Recommended

7thGood

VW Passat Variant

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870 PGood

···

6.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Good

7.Nokian Snowproof 2Good

Winter

205/55 R16

#6 Of 12 Tyres

ADAC2024

6thSatisfactory

VW Golf

1.Continental WinterContact TS 870Good

···

5.Dunlop Winter Sport 5Satisfactory

6.Nokian Snowproof 2Satisfactory

7.Falken Eurowinter HS02Satisfactory

Winter

205/55 R16

#27 Of 55 Tyres

AUTOBILD2024

27th

Wet braking: 40.0 m

VW Golf

1.Bridgestone Blizzak 6

···

26.Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21

27.Nokian Snowproof 2

28.Delinte Winter WD1

Winter

235/55 R18

#4 Of 10 Tyres

ARBÖ2023

4thRecommended

VW Tiguan

1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Highly recommended

···

3.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVRecommended

4.Nokian Snowproof 2Recommended

Sizes (14)

Width:

185/65 R15From £76

1 Variants

88TAramid Sidewalls

Best£76

Compare prices

195/65 R15From £76

1 Variants

91T

Best£76

Compare prices

Nokian Winter - Lineup at a glance

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

Nokian's current winter car range splits into two families: the Central-European Snowproof line, led by the performance Snowproof 3P and the comfort-and-safety Snowproof 2, and the Nordic Hakkapeliitta line headed by the non-studded Hakkapeliitta R5 for the harshest snow and ice. The Snowproof models balance autobahn handling with winter grip, while the Hakkapeliitta is built for true Nordic conditions.

From sporty to efficient

◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶

Compare the lineup