Independent tests
Measured results. Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest braking distance).
| Test | Surface and speed | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTAC / Aftonbladet summer and all-season tyre test 2025 | dry asphalt, 100→5 km/h | 37.4 m | 10 / 14 | 34.2 m |
Test: 225/45 R17. The same tyre may perform slightly differently in another size.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60 R15 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 88 H |
| 205/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 93 V |
| 215/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 95 V |
| 215/55 R16 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 97 V |
| 215/55 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 W |
| 215/60 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 100 H |
| 225/40 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 92 W |
| 225/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 94 W |
| 225/50 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 98 W |
| 225/55 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/60 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 H |
| 225/60 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 100 H |
| 235/45 R17 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 97 W |
| 235/45 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 94 W |
| 235/55 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 99 H |
| 235/55 R18 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 100 V |
| 235/55 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 105 V |
| 235/65 R17 | B | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 104 H |
| 245/45 R18 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 100 W |
| 245/45 R19 | B | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 102 W |
| 255/45 R19 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 104 V |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Nordman South?
On the EU tyre label, the Nordman South has wet grip class B in every size in our database. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Nordman South on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Nordman South 215/55 R17 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 43 metres (Volkswagen T-Roc II (2025+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on an independent test.
Has the Nordman South been independently tested?
Yes. Source: UTAC / Aftonbladet summer and all-season tyre test 2025. The Nordman South stopped on dry asphalt from 100 km/h in 37.4 m, ranking 10 of 14 tyres.
What sizes is the Nordman South available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Nordman South in 21 sizes, for example 195/60 R15, 205/50 R17, 215/50 R17, 215/55 R16, 215/55 R17 and 215/60 R17. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), Chery Tiggo 4 (2025+) and Chery Tiggo 7 (2025+).