Solstice 4

About the Nordman Solstice 4

All-Weather High PerformancePassenger Car/SUV tire.

Features

* Unique all weather dual performance compound* Asymmetrical tread design* Semi-open siping in the shoulders, lateral supporting zig-zags and closed 3D locking sipes in the center* 50,000 Mile Treadwear Limited Warranty* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol

Benefits

* Retains predictable grip all year round, both on wet as well as on snowy roads* For year-round precise steering and handling* Provides excellent winter grip, for safe driving on snowy and slushy roads* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 205/65R15 size

In the size code 205/65R15, 205 is the section width in millimetres (about 8.1"). 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 65% of the width, or roughly 133.3 mm. R15 means radial construction on a 15-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.5".

The load index 94 means each tire supports up to 1,477 lbs — about 5,908 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol H certifies the tire to 130 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Nordman Solstice 4 is built for

The Nordman Solstice 4 is an all-weather tire — a year-round option certified for severe snow service, so it can stay on the vehicle through winter. It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. Fitment category: Passenger Car.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 500 A A. The treadwear grade of 500 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $93.35 per tire, a full set of four costs $373.40. That sits close to the average for the 53 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $7.47 per 1,000 miles across the set.