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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Sava Eskimo S3+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Sava (62%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Sava Eskimo S3+, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the Eskimo S3+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Sava Eskimo S3+ has C rating. We also know where WR D4 is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Sava
Eskimo S3+
Number of tests
26
5
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
6.0
12.2
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
82
44

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 23 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
94%
Sava Eskimo S3+
82%
Dry braking
Nokian WR D4
99%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR D4
92%
Sava Eskimo S3+
74%
Safety
Nokian WR D4
92%
Sava Eskimo S3+
74%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
93%
Sava Eskimo S3+
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR D4
95%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR D4
93%
Sava Eskimo S3+
91%
Wet braking
Nokian WR D4
94%
Sava Eskimo S3+
94%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR D4
94%
Sava Eskimo S3+
88%
Wet handling
Nokian WR D4
89%
Sava Eskimo S3+
86%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Snow braking
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Snow handling
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Snow traction
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Ice braking
Nokian WR D4
100%
Sava Eskimo S3+
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR D4
99%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
95%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR D4
94%
Sava Eskimo S3+
96%
Interior noise
Nokian WR D4
95%
Sava Eskimo S3+
99%
Noise/Komfort
Nokian WR D4
95%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
95%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR D4
99%
Sava Eskimo S3+
97%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
90%
Sava Eskimo S3+
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2017195/65 R15View

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