Coming soon to DT: Nokian Encompass AW02

[jjf729]

I don’t really need tires anytime soon but it seems like I am always browsing to see what’s available. Stumbled upon these today on DT’s website.

Nokian Encompass AW02 coming in January 2025. For a 225/65R17, pricing is $126/tire compared to $172/tire for the DT-exclusive Encompass AW01 that is currently available.

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/nokian-tire-encompass-aw02/p/169036

 

[Rand]

wow does that look different from the aw01!

but fyi that price is fishy!
mine shows.

 

[jjf729]

wow does that look different from the aw01!
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but fyi that price is fishy!
mine shows.
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Odd as I still see it as $126. Too bad I can’t order a set now at that price!

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I'm surprised they went directional on the AW02! I thought they would've just made it more like the WRG4 (the outgoing AW01 is based on the old WRG3).

I'd choose the Nordman Solstice 4 over the AW02. Unless the price is too close to the new WRG5.

 

[NewEnglander]

I'm surprised they went directional on the AW02! I thought they would've just made it more like the WRG4 (the outgoing AW01 is based on the old WRG3).

I'd choose the Nordman Solstice 4 over the AW02. Unless the price is too close to the new WRG5.

Nordman's are phenomenal value and I can confirm the Solstice 4s are the WRG4s. Had multiple iteration of the WRGs since the 2, but these Nordman's are just as good. I got mine at a major tire retailer in the Boston area at a very reasonable price with installation and hazard coverage. Straight from their new factory in Tennessee.

 

[jjf729]

Nordman's are phenomenal value and I can confirm the Solstice 4s are the WRG4s. Had multiple iteration of the WRGs since the 2, but these Nordman's are just as good. I got mine at a major tire retailer in the Boston area at a very reasonable price with installation and hazard coverage. Straight from their new factory in Tennessee.

Agreed that they are a great value. I put over 25,000 miles on a set of the original Nordman Solstice (same as WRG3) on a 2011 Town and Country and they were great. I traded that van in back in June and the tires were still at 6/32.

 

[andrew_j]

I love Nokian however if they get chewed up in any way it’s like driving a bro dozer or tractor down the road with road noise. Glad the other makers have come up with similar all weather tires especially Michelin.

 

[SubLGT]

During JAN 2025 Nokian introduced a new UHPAS tire, the Surpass AS01.

https://www.tirereview.com/nokian-tyres-surpass-as01/

 

[meep]

Looks like a cross between a yoko advan and Bridgestone potenza

 

[sw99]

Tried AW01's on the FWD Matrix this year for the winter. Yes, I know these are not a dedicated TPMSF SNOW tire, but I was very impressed with the performance in the snow and ice. We have the Bizzak WS90 on the Corolla, so the standard is pretty high. I was going to run the AW01 year-round due to the fact that it's in all season tire, but I decided to remove them and just keep them for the winters. Hopefully the AW02 tires are just as good!