Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV and Nokian Snowproof P appear in 9 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 Snowproof 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian Snowproof P performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 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 Snowproof P is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV 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 snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Nokian Snowproof P if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Nokian Snowproof P |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.3 | 9.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV
Nokian Snowproof P
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV | Nokian Snowproof P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 21 | Avg rank 9.7 3 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.0 1 | Avg rank 4.6 111 | Nokian Snowproof P |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Avg rank 9.5 12 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.0 | Nokian Snowproof P |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 23 | Avg rank 7.9 22 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 16.0 | Nokian Snowproof P |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.7 | Avg rank 12.8 | Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 9.7 for the Nokian Snowproof P.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof P wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.5 for the Nokian Snowproof P.
🧊 Ice: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof P wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 7.9 for the Nokian Snowproof P.
📏 Mileage: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof P wins this category with an average rank of 16.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV vs Nokian Snowproof P
The Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 12.8 for the Nokian Snowproof P.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV or Nokian Snowproof P?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian Snowproof P.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Snowproof P averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV ranks better than the Nokian Snowproof P.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian Snowproof P shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Nokian Snowproof P in 6.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →