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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

Snowproof 2 raises the wet safety bar; WR Snowproof offers unbeatable size choice and fuel efficiency.

Nokian has built its reputation on Finnish winter engineering, and the brand's passenger car winter lineup reflects a clear generational story. The Nokian WR Snowproof is the established model that has been in the market long enough to accumulate a substantial base of real-world owner experience, while the Nokian Snowproof 2 is its direct successor — a newer design that addresses some of the older tyre's limitations, particularly in wet and aquaplaning conditions. If you're choosing between these two, you're essentially choosing between a proven legacy tyre still widely available and a modernised replacement that raises the bar in several areas.

Nokian Snowproof 2
Good for
Drivers in wet and mixed winter climates Comfort-focused everyday commuters Those prioritising aquaplaning safety Mainstream passenger cars on standard rim sizes
Not ideal for
Drivers needing 14" or very large 20"+ fitments Those prioritising maximum rolling resistance
Nokian WR Snowproof
Good for
High-mileage drivers prioritising fuel efficiency Owners needing unusual or larger tyre sizes Budget-conscious buyers wanting proven winter performance Cold-climate drivers in consistently dry winter conditions
Not ideal for
Drivers frequently on wet or slushy winter roads Those prioritising best-in-class aquaplaning resistance

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
4
14
Best position
#4
#5
Average position
11.0
11.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
18
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Dry braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Dry handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Snowproof 2
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Wet braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Wet handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Snow braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Snow handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Snow traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Exterior noise
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Verdict

For most drivers buying a new set of winter tyres today, the Nokian Snowproof 2 is the better choice: it is the newer, more developed tyre, with clear advantages in the wet and aquaplaning conditions that define many European winter days. Its comfort and noise credentials are strong, and it carries the Nokian winter engineering philosophy forward with a more balanced all-round package. Choose the Nokian WR Snowproof if your size isn't yet available in the Snowproof 2 range, if you cover very high annual mileage and the rolling resistance advantage is meaningful for your fuel costs, or if you're looking for a tried-and-tested tyre with a large and enthusiastic owner base. It remains a capable winter tyre, particularly for drivers in cold, dry winter climates where wet aquaplaning is less of a daily concern than deep cold and ice.

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