Nokian PowerProof – Tests & Review

Nokian PowerProof photo, test, review

Nokian PowerProof is an Ultra High Performance summer tire with an asymmetrical pattern tread, designed for Passenger cars. The tire also has version for SUV and 4×4.

This tire replaced the Nokian zLine.

Key performance

Key Performance is a Nokian’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Nokian PowerProof Tests

Nokian has been tested many times by various magazines, in different sizes and in different years. Below are the results with a detailed analysis.

2019 Auto Bild Sports Cars (245/45 R18)

In 2019 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild Sports Car have tested the tire at size 245/45 R18 and compared to 10 simillar budget, medium and premium summer tyres.

Nokian PowerProof test and review
5th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.8m longer, than the leader.
Nokian PowerProof test and review
7th place in Dry handling. Nokian was 1.7km/h slower, than the leader.
Nokian PowerProof test and review
7th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 7.6m longer, than the leader.
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8th place in Wet handling. Nokian was 7.2km/h slower, than the leader.
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10th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 4.6km/h lower, than the leader.
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8-10th place in Comfort.
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4-5th place in Rolling resistance.
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7-9th place in Noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
5
35.9
+0.8
97.77%
Dry handling
7
98.3
-1.7
98.3%
Wet braking
7
54.3
+7.6
86%
Wet handling
8
80.9
-7.2
91.83%
Straight aqua
10
87.6
-4.5
95.11%
Rolling resistance
4-5
8.09
+0.78
90.36%
Comfort
8-10
5
-2
71.43%
Noise
7-9
72.9
+1.3
98.22%

Test result: 7th place, “Satisfactorily” experts score.

  • Average dry performance.
  • Relatively long wet braking distance and low handling speed.
  • Low straight aquaplanning resistance.
  • Low comfort.
  • Average noise.
  • Low rolling resistance.

Nokian Powerproof Review

Overall Tests Results Table

Test Overall 2022 Auto Bild 2022 AMS 2021 Tyre Reviews 2021 Quattroruote 2021 Motor 2021 Auto Zeitung 2020 EVO 2020 AMS 2019 Gute Fahrt 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car
Dry braking
97.35% 100% 98.02% 95.84% 97.46% 97.73% 96.89% 94.65% 97.7% 97.43% 97.77%
Dry handling
98.77% 98.33% 99.13% 97.66% 100% 98.96% 99.42% 98.49% 98.66% - 98.3%
Wet braking
92.21% 95.13% 93.95% 82.8% 94.41% 95.63% 91.89% 90.28% 97.14% 94.87% 86%
Wet handling
97.73% 99.33% 97.17% 98.22% 100% 96.46% 99.52% 98.5% 98.56% - 91.83%
Wet lateral handling
97.09% 94.07% 97.75% - - 98.84% 99.12% 98.8% 95.71% 95.36% -
Straight aqua
93.87% 97.51% 88.95% 89.12% - 96.78% 95.36% 96.51% 92.67% 92.79% 95.11%
Lateral aqua
87.38% 84.95% 82.76% 79.17% 94.59% 95.34% 91% 89.64% 81.07% 87.94% -
Rolling resistance
85.65% 66.55% 84.42% 83.53% - 80.68% 96.77% 92.22% 89.87% 86.46% 90.36%
Noise
97.61% 96.13% 96.7% 97.48% 99.83% 99.22% 96.11% - 97.19% - 98.22%
Wear resistance
50.33% 50.33% - - - - - - - - -
Comfort
71.43% - - - - - - - - - 71.43%

Nokian Powerproof vs Competitors

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