Nokian WeatherProof

I bought these tyres with the thought that our winters are getting milder and the weather in our country is less and less stable, so universal tyres are more prepared for different road conditions. The tyres have been tested on dry, wet surfaces and during the early frosts. When it comes to the wet surface, the grip is excellent, the tyre literally bites into the asphalt and the control over the car is certain, and stable and safe driving, also during fast cornering, the car does not tilt too much. Besides, it is also the merit of multi-link suspension. As for the dry surface, here the summer tyres have a slight advantage, I get the impression that there is a bit better braking, but when the surface of a more wet Nokian WeatherProof makes it drive safely. It compares it with the previous one. the tyre which was a typical summer tyre (Continental ContiSportContact 3). The noise in the middle of the car at a speed of ~ 100km / h is a bit smaller than on Continental tyres. In turn, the rolling resistance and damping of vibrations on our rough roads is comparable to the above mentioned tyre, that is, it is good, and even very good, taking into account the paved surface and the low profile of the tyre. Of course, I could express the full opinion only after checking the tyre in winter conditions. That's why I recommend the tyre the most, but with the caveat that it was not used during the winter.

Pleasantly surprised. I approached the purchase of a multi-season tyre with a distance, but a year has passed, so I can issue a reliable review. Beginning of 2018 traveled around 18,000 km, Clio 3 power is over 100 HP. The speed tested is 200 km / h, it sticks to the road. Increased tyre performance above highway speed. Autumn in the wet - great, I also have winding roads. Winter without snow, but with frost - perfect, after snowfall is decent, keeps traction and the path of the ride. In my opinion better than Barum Polaris 3, but after the tests it is also a great tyre. It is possible to ride on ice, but do not violently turn and brake, but without a spike this is the norm. It requires more caution on slush, but I do not know what tyre it would have to require. I have four tyres and I do not see signs of wear, there are lamellas, there is a boundary set of such small protrusions. Some silicone for tyres, possibly a washcloth, and again they are like new.

If you spend most of your time in the city behind the wheel, I do not see the point of buying two sets of tyres. These tyres work great on urban roads, but also on the highway. However, they are louder than, for example, Dunlop Sport Maxx, but at the same time much more durable. The difference in volume can be heard mainly on the highway, on wet surfaces and on curves. I did not drive 6000 km on them, but no signs of wear. No matter which surface - sensational grip. Well, maybe off the ice, but no tyre in these conditions will help. Although these are not cheap tyres, we do not need to buy two sets of tyres, only once in a while to balance them and replace them with axles. Pros: - grip, - economics. Cons: - noise - price.

I'm glad that I came across a good promotion, because I would not be able to afford premium class tyres at a normal price. Only slightly more expensive for one tyre than the previous ones and sensational impressions. Noise - I stopped thinking about it. In the city and on the route on a dry fault but in the mountains on the mud and stones revelation. I had the impression that slip does not exist. My station wagon went uphill, where larger cars had problems. The engine was warming up to 110 degrees, what in the mountains is normal for this load and the tyre is good? I do not think I will buy any more because I do not know if there are better ones.

I have had these tyres on my car for about 3000km. The car handles comparably to how it handled with my Dunlop summer tyres so very little trade off. The fuel consumption is identical too so as a direct replacement for a summer tyre there is little difference that I have noticed. I don't tend to push the car too much (100km/h speeds on twisty roads) so I can't comment on how they compare at their limits. We have yet to have snow and ice so I can't comment on the snow grip but if they perform as well as the reviews suggest then they should be a good all rounder for the generally moderate Irish weather.