Writing about the
Nokian WR D4 given
87% (215-45-16-)
Driving on
a combination of roads for 4000
average miles
See my winter review: https://youtu.be/5xcEHoJ_Sd0
Although there are possibly better winter tires suited to the British climate, I really wanted to try out the Nokian WR D4 in snow, so was hopeful for a cold winter.
I've had the tires on from November to March and I've used them in a range of temperatures from sub zero to the mild winter days we've had this time round
My initial reactions when I first had them fitted and it was mild, was that I felt the car frequently understeer on country road corners - obvious, I guess, as there's less rubber on the road. I'm not a particularly fast driver, but I did have to change my driving style slightly whilst cornering.
When the temperature dropped though these tires felt amazing. Especially 4°c and below the soft compound really gripped the road. I noticed on frosty and icy mornings that the grip level was superior to my summer tires.
Then it snowed. Wow! I almost felt like I was driving in my summer tires on a bone dry road. The Nokians gripped the road to get my up steep hills without a problem, the breaking response was amazing as the car easily slowed or stopped and just general driving in the snow felt normal.
These tires gave me so much confidence in the snow and, having a young child, I felt safe.
They're definitely going back on next winter.