Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow and Nokian WR SUV 4 appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian WR SUV 4 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Nokian WR SUV 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Nokian WR SUV 4 if
- You prefer the Nokian WR SUV 4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow | Nokian WR SUV 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV Winter | SUV Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.6 | 89.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow
Nokian WR SUV 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.3 21 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 5.1 12 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.5 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow |
💧 Wet: Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.2 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.
☀️ Dry: Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.
❄️ Snow: Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.1 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow vs Nokian WR SUV 4
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian WR SUV 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow or Nokian WR SUV 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR SUV 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR SUV 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow ranks better than the Nokian WR SUV 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kormoran Kormoran SUV Snow appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 4 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
