Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nokian WR Snowproof and Nokian WR SUV 3 appear in 10 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 Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 tests.
How the Nokian WR SUV 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
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 SUV 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WR Snowproof still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Nokian WR SUV 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nokian WR Snowproof | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 9 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.9 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 91.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR Snowproof
Nokian WR SUV 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR Snowproof | Nokian WR SUV 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.8 121 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.6 321 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 22 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.3 11 | No data | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.1 2 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.3 | No data | Nokian WR Snowproof |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 13.4 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nokian WR SUV 3 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.5 for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 8.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 8.1 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 10.3, compared to no data for the Nokian WR SUV 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR Snowproof vs Nokian WR SUV 3
The Nokian WR SUV 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR Snowproof or Nokian WR SUV 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian WR SUV 3 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 SUV 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR SUV 3 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 SUV 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WR Snowproof appears in 9 independent tests, Nokian WR SUV 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →