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Comparison: Nokian WR A4 vs. Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Cooper (0%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR A4 and Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WR A4 and the WeatherMaster SA2+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR A4
Cooper
WeatherMaster SA2+
Number of tests
6
8
Best position
#5
#7
Average position
9.8
19.5
Latest test
2020
2022
Available sizes
59
30

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 22 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
97%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
88%
Dry braking
Nokian WR A4
99%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
90%
Dry handling
Nokian WR A4
95%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
86%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
86%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR A4
85%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
99%
Wet braking
Nokian WR A4
89%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
93%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR A4
89%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
92%
Wet handling
Nokian WR A4
87%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR A4
82%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
95%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
88%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
81%
Snow braking
Nokian WR A4
90%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
81%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR A4
83%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
86%
Snow handling
Nokian WR A4
84%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
77%
Snow traction
Nokian WR A4
94%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
95%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
93%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR A4
98%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
94%
Comfort
Nokian WR A4
92%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
91%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
94%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
83%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR A4
100%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
89%
Mileage
Nokian WR A4
87%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
59%
Price/value
Nokian WR A4
94%
Cooper WeatherMaster SA2+
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2017225/40 R18View

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