Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian Wetproof SUV and Nokian zLine appear in 5 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 Wetproof SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Nokian zLine performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 2 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 Wetproof SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian zLine still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian Wetproof SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian Wetproof SUV | Nokian zLine |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.8 | 84.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian Wetproof SUV
Nokian zLine
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian Wetproof SUV | Nokian zLine | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 | Avg rank 11.0 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.3 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nokian zLine |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 17.0 | Nokian zLine |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nokian Wetproof SUV |
💧 Wet: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.0 for the Nokian zLine.
☀️ Dry: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.3 for the Nokian zLine.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine
The Nokian zLine wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
📏 Mileage: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine
The Nokian zLine wins this category with an average rank of 17.0, compared to no data for the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs Nokian zLine
The Nokian Wetproof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.0 for the Nokian zLine.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian Wetproof SUV or Nokian zLine?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Wetproof SUV ranks higher on average than the Nokian zLine.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Wetproof SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian zLine across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian zLine ranks better than the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian zLine shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Wetproof SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian Wetproof SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Nokian zLine in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →