Nokian Wetproof
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Key Facts
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- This tire will be replaced by Nokian / Wetproof 1
- SUV tire: Nokian / Wetproof SUV
- Available Sizes in Line: 75
- Year Released: 2019 New
- Regions for sale: Europe
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Tire Rank :: Nokian Wetproof
23 41 in Passenger / Summer
7 12 in Premuim Touring Summer
Manufacturer's description
Peace of mind for rainy days.
The new Nokian Wetproof is a safe and reliable summer tire for passenger cars. With excellent wet braking abilities and powerful aquaplaning resistance, Nokian Wetproof makes driving easy and comfortable even on rainy days.
- Extreme safety for wet roads
- Maximum comfort
- Easy rolling saves fuel and preserves the environment
Notable Features
Nokian Wetproof is a passenger summer tire designed to ensure maximum safety on wet pavement and provide extra ride comfort in harsh road conditions. According to the manufacturer, its key features are efficient wet braking and high hydroplaning resistance. A new model of the summer season 2019.
The Nokian Wetproof was developed with regard to the specifics of summer weather in Central Europe. Its launch was preceded by four years of development, dozens of prototypes, and all kinds of tests at various European test facilities.
For better performance, the Nokian Wetproof features an asymmetric tread pattern that improves traction and ensures a good balance between dry and wet operational properties, at the same time extending tread life and enhancing resistance to wear.
To provide maximum comfort and first-class safety, the tread area of the tire is divided into two functional zones. This new technology, called Dual Zone Safety, offers an excellent combination of dry and wet performance.
The outside part of the asymmetric tread features the Stability Zone. It makes maneuvering easy and confident by offering good stability and dry handling properties. At the same time, the Wet Safety Zone on the inside improves the wet grip and hydroplaning resistance.
The wet handling is further improved by the diagonal interlocking grooves in the longitudinal ribs of the tire (the Responsive Lock technology). At the same time, they maintain the required stiffness of the tread, optimizing the Nokian Wet Proof dry grip.
When moving fluid, such as water, meets a curved surface, it will try to follow that surface. This phenomenon, also known as the Coandă effect, means water can be directed to follow the curve of the surface rather than flowing in a straight line. The Nokian Tyres Coanda Technology accelerates the removal of water by guiding and moving the water flow away from the tire and effectively preventing dangerous hydroplaning.
Also preventing the dangers of rainy weather, the polished main grooves give the tire a stylish appearance and serve an important function, as the water flows easily and efficiently off the slick and polished main grooves.
The Aqua Hybrid Compound also offers added safety for rainy weather. This new-generation rubber compound with advanced polymer types and improved silica structure provides excellent wet grip and lower fuel costs.
The walls of the circumferential grooves feature hemispherical indentations, reminiscent of a golf ball’s surface (Silent Groove Design technology). They control the airflow of the tire and prevent the creation of an unpleasant, howling sound at high speeds. In addition, these indentations reduce the air resistance, which cools the tire surface, increasing the Nokian Wetproof resistance to wear.
The special zone on the tire sidewall helps to filter the noise and vibration from the road surface (Silent Sidewall Technology). This reduces the cabin noise.
Nokian Wetproof Latest News
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Jul 18, 2023Tire Test 2023
Autoklub ČR: Premium Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #6th of 9. Nokian Wetproof -
Mar 22, 2023Article
ADAC 2023: Large Summer Tire Test R16
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its tire tests, the German motoring association ADAC tested 50 summer tire models in size 205/55 R16 -
Mar 21, 2023Tire Test 2023
ADAC: Large Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #7th of 20. Nokian WetproofVerdict:This Nokian tire is very effective on dry pavement (it has plenty of steering feedback, totally safe behavior on the grip threshold, and a short braking distance) and on wet pavement as well (short braking distance, good straight hydroplaning resistance and good handling response), but it has a relatively weak hydroplaning resistance in corners.Thanks to its low weight and low rolling resistance, this Nokian tire is indeed energy-effective but it emits a large quantity of harmful particles.
Nokian Wetproof Latest Reviews
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This is my second set of Nokian tyres and I'm really happy with them again. Wet performance is amazing and my car feels as if it’s on rails. Its job in the dry is also good. I would buy them again.
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Nokian / Wetproof
- Car Type
- Season
- Summer
- Rim Diameter
- 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 "
- Width
- 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 30 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Nokian / Wetproof Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Max load | Price |
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R14 | 175/65 R14 82T | 175/65 R14 | 82T | 475.0 | |
R15 | 175/65 R15 84H | 175/65 R15 | 84H | 500.0 | |
R15 | 185/55 R15 86H XL | 185/55 R15 | 86H | 530.0 | |
R15 | 185/60 R15 88H XL | 185/60 R15 | 88H | 560.0 | |
R15 | 185/65 R15 88H | 185/65 R15 | 88H | 560.0 | |
R15 | 195/50 R15 82V | 195/50 R15 | 82V | 475.0 | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 85H | 195/55 R15 | 85H | 515.0 | |
R15 | 195/55 R15 85V | 195/55 R15 | 85V | 515.0 | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 88H | 195/60 R15 | 88H | 560.0 | |
R15 | 195/60 R15 88V | 195/60 R15 | 88V | 560.0 | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15 | 91H | 615.0 | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 91V | 195/65 R15 | 91V | 615.0 | |
R15 | 195/65 R15 95H XL | 195/65 R15 | 95H | 690.0 | |
R15 | 205/60 R15 91V | 205/60 R15 | 91V | 615.0 | |
R16 | 195/45 R16 84V XL | 195/45 R16 | 84V | 500.0 | |
R16 | 195/50 R16 88V XL | 195/50 R16 | 88V | 560.0 | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 87H | 195/55 R16 | 87H | 545.0 | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 87V | 195/55 R16 | 87V | 545.0 | |
R16 | 195/55 R16 91V XL | 195/55 R16 | 91V | ||
R16 | 195/60 R16 89H | 195/60 R16 | 89H | 580.0 | |
R16 | 205/50 R16 87V | 205/50 R16 | 87V | 545.0 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | 615.0 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91V | 205/55 R16 | 91V | 615.0 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 91W | 205/55 R16 | 91W | 615.0 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 205/55 R16 | 94V | 670.0 | |
R16 | 205/55 R16 94W XL | 205/55 R16 | 94W | 670.0 | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 92H | 205/60 R16 | 92H | 630.0 | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 96V XL | 205/60 R16 | 96V | 710.0 | |
R16 | 215/45 R16 90V XL | 215/45 R16 | 90V | 600.0 | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 93H | 215/55 R16 | 93H | 650.0 | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97V XL | 215/55 R16 | 97V | 730.0 | |
R16 | 215/55 R16 97W XL | 215/55 R16 | 97W | 730.0 | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H | 775.0 | |
R16 | 215/60 R16 99V XL | 215/60 R16 | 99V | 775.0 | |
R16 | 215/65 R16 98V | 215/65 R16 | 98V | ||
R16 | 215/65 R16 102H XL | 215/65 R16 | 102H | ||
R16 | 215/70 R16 100H | 215/70 R16 | 100H | ||
R16 | 225/50 R16 92W | 225/50 R16 | 92W | 630.0 | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99W XL | 225/55 R16 | 99W | 775.0 | |
R16 | 225/60 R16 102W XL | 225/60 R16 | 102W | 850.0 | |
R16 | 225/70 R16 103H | 225/70 R16 | 103H | ||
R16 | 235/60 R16 100H | 235/60 R16 | 100H | ||
R16 | 235/70 R16 106H | 235/70 R16 | 106H | ||
R16 | 245/70 R16 111H XL | 245/70 R16 | 111H | ||
R16 | 265/70 R16 112H | 265/70 R16 | 112H | ||
R17 | 205/45 R17 88W XL | 205/45 R17 | 88W | 560.0 | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93W XL | 205/50 R17 | 93W | 650.0 | |
R17 | 205/55 R17 95V XL | 205/55 R17 | 95V | 690.0 | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91W XL | 215/45 R17 | 91W | 615.0 | |
R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V | 690.0 | |
R17 | 215/55 R17 94V | 215/55 R17 | 94V | 670.0 | |
R17 | 215/60 R17 100V XL | 215/60 R17 | 100V | ||
R17 | 215/65 R17 103V XL | 215/65 R17 | 103V | ||
R17 | 225/45 R17 94W XL | 225/45 R17 | 94W | 670.0 | |
R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V | 750.0 | |
R17 | 225/60 R17 103V XL | 225/60 R17 | 103V | ||
R17 | 225/65 R17 102H | 225/65 R17 | 102H | ||
R17 | 225/65 R17 106V XL | 225/65 R17 | 106V | ||
R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V | ||
R17 | 235/60 R17 102V | 235/60 R17 | 102V | ||
R17 | 235/65 R17 108V XL | 235/65 R17 | 108V | ||
R17 | 245/65 R17 111H XL | 245/65 R17 | 111H | ||
R17 | 255/60 R17 106V | 255/60 R17 | 106V | ||
R17 | 255/65 R17 114H XL | 255/65 R17 | 114H | ||
R17 | 265/65 R17 116H XL | 265/65 R17 | 116H | ||
R18 | 215/50 R18 92W | 215/50 R18 | 92W | 630.0 | |
R18 | 215/55 R18 99V XL | 215/55 R18 | 99V | ||
R18 | 225/55 R18 98V | 225/55 R18 | 98V | ||
R18 | 225/60 R18 104W XL | 225/60 R18 | 104W | ||
R18 | 235/55 R18 100V | 235/55 R18 | 100V | ||
R18 | 235/60 R18 103V | 235/60 R18 | 103V | ||
R18 | 265/60 R18 110V | 265/60 R18 | 110V | ||
R19 | 225/55 R19 103V XL | 225/55 R19 | 103V | ||
R20 | 195/55 R20 95H XL | 195/55 R20 | 95H | 690.0 | |
R20 | 275/30 R20 97Y XL | 275/30 R20 | 97Y |
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What is good?
Comments
I rode about 1300 km on these tires and I would say they are excellent! The ride is very quiet and comfortable. They provide responsive handling and a crisp steering response in both wet and dry conditions. I would definitely buy them again.
What is good?
Comments
This is my second set of Nokian tyres and I'm really happy with them again. Wet performance is amazing and my car feels as if it’s on rails. Its job in the dry is also good. I would buy them again.
Questions and Answers
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Jul 18, 2023Tire Test 2023
Autoklub ČR: Premium Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #6th of 9. Nokian Wetproof -
Mar 22, 2023Article
ADAC 2023: Large Summer Tire Test R16
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its tire tests, the German motoring association ADAC tested 50 summer tire models in size 205/55 R16 -
Mar 21, 2023Tire Test 2023
ADAC: Large Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #7th of 20. Nokian WetproofVerdict:This Nokian tire is very effective on dry pavement (it has plenty of steering feedback, totally safe behavior on the grip threshold, and a short braking distance) and on wet pavement as well (short braking distance, good straight hydroplaning resistance and good handling response), but it has a relatively weak hydroplaning resistance in corners.Thanks to its low weight and low rolling resistance, this Nokian tire is indeed energy-effective but it emits a large quantity of harmful particles.
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May 23, 2022Tire Test 2022
Al Volante: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #7th of 8. Nokian WetproofVerdict:High resistance to straight hydroplaning. Relatively long braking distance and delayed steering response on wet pavement. The steering wheel feels «hollow» on dry pavement (yet the grip remains stable). Increased noise.
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May 25, 2022Article
Al Volante: Test of 205/60 R16 Crossover Summer Tires (2022)
The Al Volante magazine conducted a test of summer tires designed for compact crossovers in size 205/60 R16, comparing their performance on dry and wet pavement. -
May 14, 2022Article
Motor: 205/55 R16 Summer Tire Test (2022)
The recent tire test conducted by Motor magazine was characterized by extremely tough competition between the contestants -
Mar 15, 2022Tire Test 2022
Auto Zeitung: Summer Tire Test R17
Ranked #6th of 10. Nokian WetproofVerdict:A short braking distance and generally good wet grip (but a slightly temperamental behavior on the verge of losing grip may create difficulties for an inexperienced driver). Good results on dry pavement.
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Mar 20, 2022Article
Auto Zeitung 2022: Summer Tire Test R17
The new AZ test did not include any new models, and did not bring any surprises. -
Mar 08, 2022Article
ADAC 2022: Summer Tire Test R16
The expert team of Germany’s ADAC motoring association performed a large comparative test of summer tires, covering the 2022 models relevant for the German market -
Feb 22, 2022Tire Test 2022
ADAC: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #6th of 18. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Excellent results on wet pavement. Good results on dry pavement. Increased fuel consumption.
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Apr 29, 2021Article
ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2021: Summer Tire Test R17
The German magazine announced the results of its next tire test, and again you could hardly name the winner in advance. -
Apr 13, 2021Article
Auto Motor und Sport 2021: Summer Tire Test R16
A review of the test conducted by «Auto Motor und Sport» magazine -
Mar 25, 2021Tire Test 2021
ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ: Summer Tire Test R17
Ranked #3rd of 9. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Positive: Good handling on wet surfaces. High lateral stability on wet surfaces.
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Mar 23, 2021Tire Test 2021
Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #3rd of 11. Nokian WetproofVerdict:The harmonious wetproof is easy to control even when dry.
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Mar 30, 2021Article
Auto Bild 2021: Summer Tire Test R16
Only five out of 53 tires could score an «Exemplary» verdict from Auto Bild, the test being won by a brand that hardly anyone expected to. -
Mar 13, 2021Tire Test 2021
Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #18th of 20. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Positive: convincing handling on wet and dry slopes, short dry braking distances.
Negative: significantly reduced mileage, only satisfactory price-performance ratio.
Verdict: satisfactory . -
Mar 12, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Summer Tire Test R16
Mostly «good» and «satisfactory», as well as one «average» and one «bad» verdict — these are the results of the fresh big sum… -
Feb 25, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #11th of 15. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Good on dry roads. Relatively high fuel consumption. Good on wet roads. Relatively high wear.
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Feb 26, 2021Article
Tyre Reviews 2020: Summer Tire Test R16
The British web portal tested 16-inch summer tires produced for the mass market. -
Feb 14, 2021Tire Test 2020
Tyre Reviews: Summer Tire Test R16
Ranked #5th of 12. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Positive: Good dry braking, excellent handling in the wet, high levels of comfort, well priced.
Negative: Average wet braking, high noise levels, average rolling resistance.
The Nokian Wetproof is a well priced, balanced tyre. -
Aug 27, 2020Tire Chart 2020
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Ranked #6th of 9. Nokian Wetproof -
Aug 26, 2020Tire Test 2020
Ultimate Summer Tire Test by Tyre Reviews
Ranked #5th of 12. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Positive: Good dry braking, excellent handling in the wet, high levels of comfort, well priced.
Negative: Average wet braking, high noise levels, average rolling resistance.
Overall: The Nokian Wetproof is a well priced, balanced tyre. -
Aug 24, 2020Tire Test 2020
Al Volante: Summer Tire test R17
Ranked #5th of 10. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Acceptable performance on wet pavement (but there were certain issues with the traction on the front axle, particularly after a few laps). Short braking distance on dry pavement. Low noise emission. The fuel efficiency label was not confirmed by the test results. Delayed steering response on dry pavement.
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Aug 20, 2020Tire Test 2020
Motor: Summer Tire Test R15
Ranked #3rd of 13. Nokian WetproofVerdict:High grip on wet surfaces. Low rolling resistance. High external noise level. Average precision in dry driving.
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Aug 25, 2020Article
Al Volante: Summer Tire Test 2020
The new Pirelli model debuted in the independent publication tests, where it was immediately faced with some serious rivals. -
Aug 02, 2020Video
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Mar 11, 2020Tire Test 2020
Gute Fahrt: Compact SUV Summer Tire Test R18
Ranked #4th of 8. Nokian WetproofVerdict:The product from this Finnish tire maker sometimes produces quite a favorable impression in comparative tests of winter tires, but when it comes to comparative tests of summer tires, this northern manufacturer seems to still have a lot to learn.
The Nokian Wetproof model is a vivid example of that: it shows high class in dry braking, but in all of the wet disciplines it falls short of its premium-class rivals. In addition, the Nokian Tires engineers should probably think of improving the Wetproof’s hydroplaning resistance, especially lateral.
On the other hand, this model is particularly good from the environmental standpoint.
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Mar 07, 2020Article
Gute Fahrt 2020: Compact SUV Summer Tire Test
In its March issue (№ 3/2020), the German publication Gute Fahrt announced the results of its comparative tire test that was performed for 215/50 R18 tires designed to be&nb… -
Jan 21, 2020Article
The Best Tires 2019: Results of the Year
When it comes to buying a new set of tires, the motorists oftentimes proceed from the results shown by their favorite models in comparative tire tests. Every year, lots … -
Apr 28, 2019Article
Best Summer Tires 2019 by Test Results
When it comes to buying a new set of tires, for some of the car owners comparative tire tests are the key factor that influences their decision. That’s why many of… -
May 09, 2019Article
GTÜ/ACE/ARBÖ 2019: Summer Tire Test
In spite of the SUV boom, compact cars still remain very popular. That’s why the German vehicle inspection organization GTÜ joined efforts with German motoring organization … -
Apr 01, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Motor und Sport: Summer Tire Test R17
- Winner Nokian WetproofVerdict:Very high wet grip, good handling in the dry, well balanced. High rolling resistance, slow steering.
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Mar 26, 2019Tire Test 2019
GTÜ/ACE/ARBÖ: Summer Tire Test R16
- Winner Nokian WetproofVerdict:Very balanced summer tires. Excellent handling qualities on wet and dry roads. Short wet and dry braking distances, good safety reserves in aquaplaning.
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Mar 23, 2019Article
Auto Bild 2019: Summer Tire Test
When a new summer season is on the way, a car needs some decent «shoes» that would ensure an adequate safety level in accordance with the weather conditions,… -
Mar 23, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Bild: Summer Tire Test R17
Ranked #7th of 20. Nokian WetproofVerdict:Wet specialist with the best wet cornering, precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances, low noise. Poor aquaplaning result.
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Mar 10, 2019Article
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Peace of mind for rainy days: New Nokian Wetproof is the enemy of aquaplaning / Nokian Tyres
The new Nokian Wetproof is a safe and reliable summer tyre for passenger cars navigating Central Eur...Read more at www.nokiantyres.com -
Oct 02, 2018Video
Nokian Wetproof: Peace of mind for rainy days
The new Nokian Wetproof is a safe and reliable summer tyre for passenger cars navigating Central European roads. The tyre's most important features are excellent wet braking abilities and powerful aquaplaning resistance, which makes driving easy and comfortable even in rainy days.
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