2026 Guide
Nokian - winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
| Name | Rating | Type | Previous model | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | Nokian WR Snowproof | 2023 | |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Winter | 2023 |
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.
Tested 1x in 2026, 4x in total.
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Tested 1x in 2026, 7x in total.
WinterContact TS 870
Nokian
WR Snowproof
This comparison has a clear answer, and it's worth being upfront about that.
KRISALP HP3
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Kleber wins on snow and wet; Nokian is quieter but fails where winter tyres matter most.
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
Nokian
Powerproof
In this article, we compare two summer tyres: the Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 and the Nokian Powerproof.
Kinergy 4S2 H750
Nokian
Seasonproof
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 is an all-round tyre that boasts a rating of 88% on our tyre test website.
UltraGrip 9
Nokian
WR D4
Goodyear dominates wet roads; Nokian reigns supreme when it snows.
Quadraxer 3
Nokian
Seasonproof
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Tyres which were not featured in any test - new models, older models and non-mainstream models.
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Nokian WR A3 | Winter | R16 – R20 |
| Nokian WR D4 | Winter | R17 |
| Nokian WR D3 | Winter | R16 |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | R15 – R19 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3 Hrot | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 | Winter | R14 – R21 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta Lt3 | Winter | R16 – R20 |
| Nokian WR Snowproof | Winter | R17 – R18 |
| Nokian Snowproof 3P | Winter | R17 – R21 |
| Nokian WR Snowproof P | Winter | R18 |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 XL | Winter | R15 – R16 |
| NOKIAN TYRES | Winter | R14 – R22 |
| Nokian Snowproof 1 | Winter | R15 – R17 |
| Nokian Snowproof 1 XL | Winter | R15 – R20 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta CR3 | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Nokian HKPL C3 STUDDED | Winter | R15 – R17 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3 Hrot 205 R 16 | Winter | R16 |
| NOKIAN TYRES 235 R 17 | Winter | R17 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV | Winter | R16 – R22 |
| Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Winter | R16 – R21 |
| Nokian Rotiiva HT | Winter | R17 |
| Name | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Nokian Snowproof C | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta C3 | Winter | R14 – R17 |
| Nokian WR C3 | Winter | R16 |
