Name: Nokian WR Snowproof 205/55 R16
Brand: Nokian
Rating: 41 (14 reviews)

205/55 R16 Nokian WR Snowproof variants

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Nokian WR Snowproof is a winter tyre made in total of 60 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/55 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 10mm narrower than the widest one (215). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 3 possible speed indexes for Nokian WR Snowproof - "T","H","V", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210, 240 km/h. In 205/55 R16, WR Snowproof usually competes against EuroWinter HS01, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 48%, compared to 41% of the Nokian in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by Autoexpress in 2020, where WR Snowproof received rating "" and finished on the 9. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.

205/55 R16 91 T

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205/55 R16 91 H

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205/55 R16 91 H runflat

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205/55 R16 94 V

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Nokian WR Snowproof is made in 60 sizes, starting from 165/65 R14 up to 215/45 R20.

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EuroWinter HS01

R13 - R21

2.4/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Falken better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Aquaplaning - cross

Falken worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Snow traction

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MP93 Nordicca

R13 - R20

2.35/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Matador better at:

• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking

Matador worse at:

• Dry braking

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Winguard Snow G3 WH21

R13 - R17

2.55/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Nexen better at:

• Wet braking
• Exterior noise
• Interior noise

Nexen worse at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Dry braking

£64

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.5/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Kleber better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - cross

Kleber worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Comfort

£89

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WinterExpert

R13 - R20

3.6/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Uniroyal better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Snow traction

Uniroyal worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Comfort

£78

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

2.9/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Barum better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Barum worse at:

• Dry braking
• Comfort

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UltraGrip 9+

R14 - R16

2.9/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

GoodYear better at:

• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

GoodYear worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

2.95/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Fulda better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Fulda worse at:

• Dry braking
• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

£69

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ALPIN 6

R15 - R20

3.1/5

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Michelin better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet braking
• Snow traction

Michelin worse at:

• Dry braking
• Interior noise

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WR D4

R13 - R20

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Nokian better at:

• Snow traction
• Snow handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian worse at:

• Comfort
• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

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BluEarth winter V905

R13 - R23

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Yokohama better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

Yokohama worse at:

• Snow handling
• Snow traction

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Winterhawk 3

R13 - R18

Comparison with Nokian WR Snowproof:

Firestone better at:

• Interior noise
• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Firestone worse at:

• Comfort
• Wet circle cornering
• Dry braking

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Nokian WR Snowproof in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R16)

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #18 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Wear
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+	1
Nokian WR Snowproof	3	2	2-	1-	2+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2021 205/55 R16

Ranked #20 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,1	27,3
Nokian WR Snowproof	36,5	29,2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #12 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	101,1	103,4	102,8	100
Nokian WR Snowproof	95,63	90,3	100,5	96,1
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Source: www.autoklubcr.cz

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2020 205/55 R16

Ranked #9 of 9

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	101,6	299,9	299,9	100	101,1	100,7
Nokian WR Snowproof	97,2	290,8	278,9	96,4	100	97,6
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

205/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium	£196 91 T + 5
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium	£91 91 T + 3
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autoexpress 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£89 91 T + 3
5.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9	90.4% 79.1% 82.8% 74.5%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium
6.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£128 91 T + 7
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2016		Premium	£102 91 H + 1
8.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	AUTOBILD 2024	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£107 91 T + 2
9.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
10.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2018	ADAC 2023	Premium	£128 91 T + 6
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£74 91 T + 7
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£103 91 T + 3
13.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autozeitung 2014		Premium
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium
15.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	87% 82.5% 78% 77.5%	Autobild 2021		Premium
16.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 2! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 3		Autobild 2016		Lowcost
18.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
19.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£98 0 + 5
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	GTÜ 2016		Premium	£110 91 H + 5
21.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£102 91 H + 1
22.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£95 91 T + 3
23.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£70 0 H + 1
24.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost
25.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost	£86 91 T + 3
26.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£69 91 H + 1
27.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£144 91 T + 8
28.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£81 91 H + 1
29.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle
30.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
31.	Vredestein Snowtrac 5! Newer model available: Vredestein Wintrac	72% 83.9% 86.4% 67.7%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£119 91 T + 3
32.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Autobild 2024		Premium	£65 91 H + 16
33.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£157 91 H
34.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%	ADAC 2018		Premium
35.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	GTÜ 2016		Upper-middle
36.	Debica Frigo 2				Lowcost	£66 91 T + 1
37.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£64 91 H + 1
38.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
39.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	ADAC 2018		Lowcost
40.	Sava ESKIMO S3+	69.5% 88.4% 72.8%			Lowcost	£76 91 T + 1
41.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£87 91 T + 2
42.	Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52	68.1% 79% 74.8% 71.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£145 91 T + 4
43.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£64 91 T + 2
44.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2015		Upper-middle
45.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
46.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost	£64 91 H + 1
47.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		ACE 2014		Premium
48.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£78 91 T + 3
49.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
51.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
52.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£120 91 T + 9
53.	Fulda KRISTALL MONTERO 3				Lowcost
54.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
55.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
56.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2021		Lowcost
57.	Toyo SnowProx S943		Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
58.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2016		Lowcost
59.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost
60.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost
61.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost
62.	Dunlop Wintersport 5				Premium
63.	Syron Everest 1 plus				Lowcost

205/55 R16 91 T

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R16 91 H runflat

205/55 R16 94 V

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EuroWinter HS01

MP93 Nordicca

Winguard Snow G3 WH21

KRISALP HP3

WinterExpert

Polaris 5

UltraGrip 9+

Kristall Control HP2

ALPIN 6

WR D4

BluEarth winter V905

Winterhawk 3

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