Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401: 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 Triangle WinterX TW401 appear in 8 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, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Triangle WinterX TW401 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Triangle WinterX TW401 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nokian WR A4 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WR A4 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 83.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR A4
Triangle WinterX TW401
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR A4 | Triangle WinterX TW401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.2 | Avg rank 14.4 2 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.8 | Avg rank 3.0 22 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Avg rank 5.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 14.0 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Triangle WinterX TW401 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 10.2, compared to 14.4 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Triangle WinterX TW401.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to no data for the Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 14.0, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR A4 vs Triangle WinterX TW401
The Triangle WinterX TW401 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR A4 or Triangle WinterX TW401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR A4 ranks higher on average than the Triangle WinterX TW401.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR A4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle WinterX TW401 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle WinterX TW401 ranks better than the Nokian WR A4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Triangle WinterX TW401 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, Triangle WinterX TW401 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →