Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Nordman 8 and Nokian Nordman 8 SUV appear in 2 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 Nokian Nordman 8 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
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 Nordman 8 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Nordman 8 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Nordman 8 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.9 | 91.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Nordman 8
Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Nordman 8 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian Nordman 8 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 3.7 2 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
💧 Wet: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian Nordman 8.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.5 for the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.3 for the Nokian Nordman 8.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 3.5 for the Nokian Nordman 8.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Nordman 8 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Nordman 8.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Nordman 8 or Nokian Nordman 8 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Nordman 8.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Nordman 8 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Nordman 8 appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian Nordman 8 SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →