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The Encompass AW02 is Nokian Tyres' Grand Touring All-Season tire engineered for drivers of sedans, CUVs, and SUVs looking for a versatile platform able to adapt to a variety of conditions. The Encompass AW02 meets industry severe snow service requirements for the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol and as an all-weather tire, is designed to be a single tire solution for drivers in environments that experience all four seasons, but don't receive sufficient snowfall to require a dedicated winter tire.

The directional tread design of the Encompass AW02 is molded from an advanced all-season compound engineered to balance grip in slippery conditions with consistent dry traction and tread life. The shoulder blocks feature sawtooth edges for stronger braking in adverse weather conditions and their broad design helps to support the tread elements for increased stiffness and enhanced cornering characteristics under load. The tire's twin circumferential grooves, in conjunction with wide lateral channels to displace water, work to increase hydroplaning resistance and control in rain and slush. Lateral and horizontal siping throughout the pattern create biting edges for grip in slippery conditions on snowy roads, while the numerous lateral notches and zig-zag circumferential grooves help retain snow, generating the winter traction required to earn the 3PMSF symbol.

The Encompass AW02's internal construction features Aramid Sidewall Technology which utilizes an exceptionally strong fiber material to help protect against punctures and impact damage from road hazards. A two-ply polyester casing supports two steel belts augmented with a polyamide reinforcement ply for enhanced high-speed stability and performance.

Note: While non-winter tires featuring the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol may provide additional longitudinal snow traction beyond what all-season (M+S) tires not bearing the symbol can deliver, they do not match the capability of a true winter tire in all adverse weather conditions.

Tire Rack Test Results Nokian Encompass AW02

The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2025 Test 2 - With Winter Update(33:42)

For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Nokian Encompass AW02

Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season

Tire Rack Projection

 
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Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Tire Rack Projection
Nokian Encompass AW02
Excellent
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N/A
9.2 - Excellent
Excellent Hydroplaning Resistance
Excellent Wet Traction
9.0 - Excellent
Excellent Corner Stability
Excellent Dry Traction
Excellent Steering Response
8.8 - Excellent
Excellent Light Snow Traction
Excellent Deep Snow Traction
Excellent Ice Traction
8.9 - Excellent
Excellent Ride Quality
Excellent Noise
9.0 - Excellent

Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 Reviews

Customer ratings showcase the Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 as an outstanding off-road tire, with 9-10 scores dominating dry traction, wet traction, and deep snow performance. Drivers praise its aggressive grip on rugged terrain and reliable hydroplaning resistance. Winter traction excels in snow, though ice scores vary (3-10), suggesting mixed results in extreme conditions. Treadwear earns consistent 7-10 ratings, impressive for a maximum-traction design. Comfort receives mostly 7-10 feedback, with some noting typical off-road noise levels. Ideal for heavy off-road use, it delivers robust capability where intended, balancing durability with confident handling in challenging environments.

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66 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 61 positive
  • 5 negative

Customers praise the Geolandar M/T G003's wet traction, with most scoring 9s and 10s. High hydroplaning resistance highlights excellent grip, providing confident traction off-road.

April 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...The wet traction was surprisingly very good...

Great overall offroad tire. The wet traction was surprisingly very good. After a year the wear has been very minimal.

Vehicle: 2013 RAM 1500 4WD Quad Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MIDDLETOWN, NJ
Driving Style: Spirited

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March 09, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

One of the quietest mud tire I?ve ever used, wet pavement traction comparable to good AT tire...

One of the quietest mud tire I’ve ever used, wet pavement traction comparable to good AT tire. I drive many highway miles to get to awesome off-road locations and these tires are great on and off-road . I overland my truck, towing a Boreas XT off-road trailer with about 400lbs tounge weight. Highway pressure about 35psi then drop to 10-15 psi off-road. I rotate every oil change and they are wearing even.
This is my daily driver .

Vehicle: 1992 Toyota Pick-up 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: WILDWOOD, MO
Driving Style: Spirited

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August 17, 2021
3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

...I will say they don't love pooled water, but traction on just wet roads has been fine...

So far these tires have been great. Surprisingly good traction on all surfaces except ice….but what tire is good on ice???
Much quieter than expected, but you know they are there. Anything off-road I have thrown at it, hasn’t phased them a bit(they can cover the Jeep in mud real quick).
Used them this winter in 6-8in deep snow and they did really well.
Overall for a mud tire, they have preformed on the hwy pretty good. I will say they don’t love pooled water, but traction on just wet roads has been fine.
Gas mileage on my 2016 JK with these tires has been 14-15m/gallon.
I knew when I bought them what I was getting…..I would buy them again.

Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: OWASSO, OK
Driving Style: Average

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50 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 49 positive
  • 1 negative

The Geolandar M/T G003 earns excellent snow and deep snow traction scores, with most ratings 9-10. Ice traction shows mixed feedback (scores 3-10), but performs well in rugged off-road winter conditions where its aggressive tread design delivers confident grip.

July 31, 2025
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...I've never had any issues in the snow or in mud maybe some wet grass but other then that not one complaint about these tires!

These are the only tires I'll own I've had them twice now on my lifted Tacoma and the size is almost a 35 everyone thinks they are. But the traction is great. I've never had any issues in the snow or mud maybe some wet grass but other then that not one complaint about these tires!

Vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 0
Driving Conditions: Off Road
Location: WAYNESVILLE, NC
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 14, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

These tires have been amazing in deep snow and on dirt and mud and gravel and even great on wet rocks driving in a stream bed...

These tires have been amazing in deep snow and on dirt and mud and gravel and even great on wet rocks driving in a stream bed. On road they are somewhat noisy but I knew that going in. My old falcon wildpeak tires were quieter but not nearly as good in snow or off road.
The KO 3's were my other option. Tires wearing evenly but I dont put on a ton of miles.

Vehicle: 2007 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GLENDALE, WI
Driving Style: Spirited

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70 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 70 positive
  • 0 negative

Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9-10 highlighting confident grip on rugged terrain. Some 7-8 ratings still reflect strong off-road capability, aligning well with its maximum traction design.

March 29, 2021
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...They corner well in dry or wet conditions...

I was looking to purchase all-terrain tires to replace my worn out HT tires on my Renegade Trailhawk when I saw a good buy on these Yokohama MT's. So far on off road ventures over rock, loose dirt and sand they have performed perfectly. Haven't experienced any mud driving yet. Driving through a snow storm over the Tehachapies presented no problem also. I like having the three ply sidewall. It gives me more confidence over rocky terrain. On road I must say it is a bit noisy. These are my first mud tires so i can't compare them to other mud tires. It takes a while to get used to it but now I live with it knowing I'll be fully protected going off road. They corner well in dry or wet conditions. I haven't had them long enough to rate the longevity of the tires.

Vehicle: 2017 Jeep Renegade 4X4 Trailhawk
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Driving Style: Average

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72 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 66 positive
  • 6 negative

Most customers rate ride comfort highly with scores of 9-10, praising smooth off-road performance. Noise levels score 7-10, impressive for a mud-terrain tire designed for rugged use.

June 18, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Rides comfortably with minimal road noise...

Great tire, with deep, aggressive tread. Rides comfortably with minimal road noise. Paired them with some Ultra 20" rims and the truck looks great.

Vehicle: 2021 RAM 2500 4WD Crew Cab LT275/70-18 or LT285/60-20
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MOYOCK, NC
Driving Style: Average

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54 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 50 positive
  • 4 negative

Customers praise the Geolandar M/T G003's treadwear with most scoring 9s and 10s, highlighting excellent durability in rugged terrain. While a few ratings fall between 7-8, the majority report impressive longevity even under heavy off-road use.

February 08, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

I have almost 50k miles with still plenty of tread...

I have almost 50k miles with still plenty of tread. I drive probably 50/50 highway and offroad/rocky roads.
The tires are quiet for MT, but will get a but louder as they wear down over time. I have no complaints about these tires and recommend these to anyone

Vehicle: 2023 Ford F150 4WD SuperCab 275/65-18, Max Trailer Tow Pkg
Miles Driven on Tires: 45,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: CARTHAGE, TX
Driving Style: Spirited

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May 15, 2025
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4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Tread wear has been good so far...

Installed these on a street-legal wheeler in the desert so I can't comment on cold weather or extended highway driving. Very good off-road, no chunking at all, excellent traction in sand and rock. They run fine at 10-15psi without beadlocks.

Pavement manners are much better than you'd expect from such an aggressive M/T. They do throw rocks and have a bit of a whine but not like the old school stuff. Tread wear has been good so far.

Would highly recommend at these for the price point.

Vehicle: 1977 Chevrolet K10 4wd Pick-up
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: Pahrump , NV
Driving Style: Spirited

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The Unsung Heroes of the Daily Driver - 2025 Test 2 - With Winter Update(33:42)

For the second test of 2025, we took eleven more touring tires, seven carrying the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol, and put them through their paces on our Toyota Camry. Four of these tires are brand-new products just hitting the market. What are you waiting for? Press play to see how these tires compare and where they stack up amongst the tires from our two touring tests in 2024 in the updated 31-tire chart!

Read the Full Test Report

View All Winter Test Results

Experience the Nokian Encompass AW02(01:08)

The Nokian Encompass AW02 is a Grand Touring All-Season tire designed for sedans, CUVs, and SUVs. It offers versatility across varied conditions and meets the severe snow service requirements, carrying the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol.

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