Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Landsail Winter Lander and Nokian WR D4 appear in 8 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 Landsail Winter Lander performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 72/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Nokian WR D4 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 4 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 D4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Landsail Winter Lander still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
Choose Nokian WR D4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Landsail Winter Lander | Nokian WR D4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 4 |
| Best rank | #5 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 20.6 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 71.9 | 86.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Landsail Winter Lander
Nokian WR D4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Landsail Winter Lander | Nokian WR D4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 14.0 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 7.1 111 | Landsail Winter Lander |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 31.0 | Avg rank 5.8 21 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 9.2 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 12.5 | Nokian WR D4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 16.0 | Avg rank 11.8 | Nokian WR D4 |
💧 Wet: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.5, compared to 14.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
☀️ Dry: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Landsail Winter Lander wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.1 for the Nokian WR D4.
❄️ Snow: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 31.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🧊 Ice: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 13.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 17.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
📏 Mileage: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to 13.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
🔋 Efficiency: Landsail Winter Lander vs Nokian WR D4
The Nokian WR D4 wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 16.0 for the Landsail Winter Lander.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Landsail Winter Lander or Nokian WR D4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR D4 ranks higher on average than the Landsail Winter Lander.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Landsail Winter Lander averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR D4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR D4 ranks better than the Landsail Winter Lander.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian WR D4 shows better mileage performance than the Landsail Winter Lander.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Landsail Winter Lander appears in 4 independent tests, Nokian WR D4 in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →