Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian WR A4 and Nokian WR Snowproof appear in 14 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 WR A4 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Nokian WR Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 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 A4 and Nokian WR Snowproof are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WR A4 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR A4
Nokian WR Snowproof
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR A4 | Nokian WR Snowproof | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.2 | Avg rank 10.8 121 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Avg rank 4.6 321 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.8 | Avg rank 8.8 22 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Avg rank 8.1 2 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 10.3 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 13.4 | Nokian WR A4 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.1 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR A4 vs Nokian WR Snowproof
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 12.3, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR A4 or Nokian WR Snowproof?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR A4 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR Snowproof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR A4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR A4 ranks better than the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian WR Snowproof shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WR A4 appears in 5 independent tests, Nokian WR Snowproof in 9.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →