Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian SeasonProof and Nokian WeatherProof appear in 16 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 SeasonProof performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Nokian WeatherProof performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 8 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 SeasonProof is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WeatherProof still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian SeasonProof if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian SeasonProof | Nokian WeatherProof |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 8 | 8 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.3 | 84.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian SeasonProof
Nokian WeatherProof
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian SeasonProof | Nokian WeatherProof | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 12 | Avg rank 7.4 111 | Nokian WeatherProof |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 9.1 21 | Avg rank 8.2 11 | Nokian WeatherProof |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.2 651 | Avg rank 3.6 44 | Nokian SeasonProof |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nokian WeatherProof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.4 213 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Nokian WeatherProof |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Avg rank 8.0 | Nokian SeasonProof |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Nokian WeatherProof |
💧 Wet: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian WeatherProof wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.
☀️ Dry: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian WeatherProof wins this category with an average rank of 8.2, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian SeasonProof.
❄️ Snow: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 3.6 for the Nokian WeatherProof.
🧊 Ice: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian WeatherProof wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Nokian SeasonProof.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian WeatherProof wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian SeasonProof.
📏 Mileage: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian WeatherProof.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian SeasonProof vs Nokian WeatherProof
The Nokian WeatherProof wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian SeasonProof or Nokian WeatherProof?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WeatherProof ranks higher on average than the Nokian SeasonProof.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WeatherProof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian SeasonProof across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WeatherProof ranks better than the Nokian SeasonProof.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian SeasonProof shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WeatherProof.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian SeasonProof appears in 8 independent tests, Nokian WeatherProof in 8.
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