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.
Snowproof 2
WR Snowproof


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.
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR Snowproof
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Nokian Snowproof 2
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Nokian Snowproof 2
Nokian WR SnowproofFor 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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