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SNOWPROOF 3P

9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 6 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
126,48 €
in 255/55 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 6419440708294 SAP: T433800
NOKIAN TYRES SNOWPROOF 3P, ARAMID
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 126,48 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P evaluated

9.1 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,1 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, no wear measurement wear not measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 18 measurements · 6 tests
beats 36 of 44
83 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 6 tests
beats 34 of 44
83 +3,0 %
snow traction 6 tests
beats 16 of 39
47 ≈ average
snow handling 6 tests
beats 39 of 43
95 +2,7 %
Wet from 23 measurements · 6 tests
beats 47 of 50
95 +7,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 6 tests
beats 48 of 50
96 +12,1 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 34 of 43
79 +6,9 %
wet handling 6 tests
beats 33 of 43
87 +3,7 %
Dry from 9 measurements · 6 tests
beats 39 of 43
92 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 41 of 43
97 +5,0 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 12 of 43
37 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 6 measurements · 6 tests no wear measurement
beats 38 of 42
92 +7,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 6 tests
beats 33 of 42
78 +4,5 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 4 tests noise only
beats 25 of 43
59 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 35 of 43
88 +1,6 %
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 95 % Dry 92 % Economy 92 % Snow 83 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 3× 1st–3rd place in 3 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 18 compared
+1,7 above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P This tyre 126,48 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +29,89 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +17,95 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € +9,52 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € +8,15 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,58 € +1,10 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € −11,02 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € +12,53 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 102,21 € −24,27 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € −11,72 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € +2,48 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +63,88 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 107,26 € −19,22 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € −16,28 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € −9,63 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +30,72 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € −17,08 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −27,88 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
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Eco-standard
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Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
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Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product codeT433800
EAN6419440708294
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Nokian Tyres
Tread SNOWPROOF 3P
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 1×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 2,0
2026
1. place
Motor winter tire test 245/45 R18 2026
7 tyres
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2. place
Sport Auto winter tire test 205/45 R17 2026
9 tyres
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3. place
Ai Volante Winter SUV Tire Test 235/60 R18 2026
5 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
126,48 €
↘ 2,14 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
126,48 €
23.10.2026
Highest for the period
131,83 €
21.9.2026
131,83 126,48 126,48 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 129,25 € 21.9.2026: 131,83 € 24.9.2026: 129,25 € 8.10.2026: 131,83 € 11.10.2026: 129,02 € 23.10.2026: 126,48 € 3.11.2026: 127,71 € 6.11.2026: 126,48 € 8.11.2026: 126,48 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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