Nokian WR D4 Reviews - Page 4

Given 95% while driving a Nissan 350z (225/50 R17) on mostly town for 3,500 spirited miles
I was amazed by this tires, especially on snow. I have them on my Nissan 350Z, so RWD car with big torque, and in the snow I had absolutely no problems at all. They give you great confidence on snow. For eg. I was going like 80-90km/h on snow, driving by SUVs barely driving 50-60km/h. They really grip the snow !!! All good also on dry or wet roads. I haven't driven them for more than 5.000km so no that much regarding wear, but they seem to be almost like new. So impressed by the Nokians that this year I am buying a set of WR SUV 3 for my Hilux! Hope to be just as good.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on November 1, 2017
Mazda (225/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 8,000 miles
Very reassuring in extreme wet conditions. Only limited use on snow but worked in the sense that no chains were needed, when several other cars were stuck.

Increased fuel consumption by ca. 10% compared to summer tires, but some of that difference will be down to temperature.

Weared far quicker than expecting. Two of the four were down to 4mm, and hence no longer suitable for winter use, after less than 8000 miles. This was despite swapping them around and only using in Winter. Summers last over 20000 on this car.
Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on October 27, 2017
Given 56% while driving a Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer (225/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles
Although good in all cold/winter conditions I have only one issue. The edges of the tires are delaminating very easily. As another reviewer said the edges come off in chunks, and this is exactly what is happening. Used for 18 months (ish).
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on April 19, 2017
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Given 67% while driving a Volvo S80 D5 (225/50 R17 V) on mostly country roads for 12,000 easy going miles
As with previous generations of the WR these have been excellent for winter grip especially in rain but one major issue has really spoiled them overall. Now nearing the end of a second winter the edges of the tread on both front tires are simply disintegrating and falling of in large chunks so clearly something is wrong with the design and they still have 6mm all over after only 12000m. Unlikely to buy these again and will either look at their Weatherproof offering next or even Michelin's Crossclimate.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on April 11, 2017
Given 88% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
I love this tires, they are quite soft and comfortable, and especialy on snow or wet surface the traction is perfect
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on April 10, 2017
Given 89% while driving a Renault Modus 1.5Dci Authentique (185/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Used them for about 40k km (25k miles). Still have 6mm thread on 2 tires, and 4mm on the other 2.
They are excellent tires in cold weather, and downright fantastic on snow and wet roads.
They are silent, and with good fuel efficiency.
Feedback isn't that great (although they do inspire confidence), and wear is just average.
Great tires overall!
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on March 28, 2017
Given 90% while driving a Renault Renault Sport Megane 225 (195/65 R15) on mostly town for 0 average miles
To be honest I was really impressed until breaking on icy road. It was somewhere at mid January this year, road was dry but while I was at the end of a secondary road there was a 10 maybe 12 meters long icy road. I almos crack myself because I try to give way for the cars on the main road ( it was night time) I hit the breaks but no ABS was entering and tires were struggling to get a grip. Luckily I was doing 25 maybe 30 kph found myself on the first lane perpendicularly to the opposite traffic. No car was coming and I make the day.
Should I buy them again ? Guess no. Interesting TWI though.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on March 24, 2017
Given 69% while driving a Fiat Barchetta (195/55 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
I am about to finish my second winter. 20k km completed. Much better than previous model but not perfect. Mich cheapee than the continental winter contact so shoild be expected.
The only issue for me is the wet grip. Snow grip though is excellent as is stopping in dry and snowy conditions.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on March 18, 2017
Given 74% while driving a BMW 325i (225/45 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
These tires are really quite good for handling for a winter tire in wet and dry. I have never driven them in show, so no comments there. They are very comfortable but are dim witted in terms of steering feedback (much as you would expect from a winter tire).

I live in the SE of the UK and it has been rather dry the past couple of winters. I fitted them to my car for the first time last winter for 2 months, probably traveled under 2,000 miles and it scrubbed off 1mm in that time on the driven tires. Rotated, they should last 4 winter seasons. For their price, it is pretty good value IMO.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on February 6, 2017
Given 64% while driving a Honda Accord (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 10 average miles
Good handling on dry and wet, almost excellent on snow, but the wear is disaster. I have them second season as winter tires, more than 10K km so far, but I have noticed that the front tires are falling apart. Good enough not to buy them again.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on February 3, 2017
Audi (225/60 R16 V) on mostly town for 10 spirited miles
I have just bought these tires and those 100-200 miles hadn't pass yet so not 100 % performance BUT they are incredible !!!! It is unimaginable how these tires behave in the snow. I have to push it really hard to get those protection systems to enable (ABS ESP) . I have a 2013 Audi A6 front wheel drive 177HP and I have pushed it hard on thin snow with very impressive grip and break !!!! Would never change them for anything else. The only tire that comes to mind for replacement would be Continental TS860 but those are not available on my "flavor" (225/60/R16). Those were 99% alternative for this Nokian WR D4, but for the price difference I think they dont worth it !

I have no data for the Wear factor, but I will only have them for 2 months or so then go back to summer tires so they wont have the time to wear.....

It has been heavy snowing last night . Over 10cm of snow here. I cant wait to go out and ... "PLAY" :) Good luck to you all !! Congrats to NOKIAN !!!
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on January 11, 2017
Given 90% while driving a BMW 3 series (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
Put these on my BMW last week and initially i was very concerned with how "slippy" the tires felt but after reading some articles on the web regarding releasing agents that some Tire manufacturers use i thought i would reserve judgment until i had "brushed" them in after driving on them for a few hundred miles or so first.

after 180 miles done i can say that the grip and drive is much improved . cornering seems assured in the wet and dry now . Grip has been good on icy roads in the morning and evening . Now just. waiting for the first snow to test .
oh and also , i think my fuel mileage has also improved.
Decided on these as i needled run flat winter tryres and this was the newest tire available . If the Conti TS860 was available in run flat versions i think i would have chosen that one to be honest but these were well priced.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on December 5, 2016