Nokian Powerproof

Name: Nokian Powerproof
Brand: Nokian
Availability: InStock
Rating: 72 (11 reviews)

Summer

Upper-middle

7.2 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Nokian Powerproof is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Upper-middle. So far, we have one independent test entry: Autobild 2022 in 215/55 R17, where it finished #6 of 51 in the braking qualification. Its measured braking distances were 35.0 m on dry roads and 28.0 m on wet roads. The database lists 43 available sizes from R17 to R20.

11 Tests Price from: £318 43 Sizes

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Proxes Comfort

7.8

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Victra Sport 5

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Premium

SP Sport MAXX RT2

7.7

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Worse at: Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent wet handling and short braking distances provide strong safety in rainy conditions.

Dynamic yet predictable handling in both wet and dry corners, with good safety reserves.

Precise and responsive steering in dry curves, making the tire easy to control.

Weaknesses

Delayed steering response and reduced stability on dry roads.

Limited tread life, requiring more frequent replacements.

High price point compared to alternatives.

Noticeable, singing noise when rolling and during cornering.

Reviews

9.2

128 Reviews

Customers like

Strong wet grip18×

Stable cornering and high-speed handling12×

Low road noise10×

Strong dry grip9×

Comfortable ride5×

Customers don't like

Rapid wear and premature rubber aging7×

Soft, imprecise handling near the limit4×

Ride can feel firm or poorly damped2×

Can become noisy2×

History

Powerproof2019–20227.2Powerproof 120256.9

2019

Nokian Powerproof was launched

2019

3× Tested

Autobild225/55 R17#4Exemplary

Gute-Fahrt225/40 R18#4Very good -

Autobild245/45 R18#7Satisfactory

2020

4× Tested

Autobild245/45 R18#2

AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#7Good

Autobild245/45 R18#8Good

ADAC225/40 R18#11Satisfactory

2021

1× Tested

Autozeitung225/40 R18#6

2022

3× Tested

Autobild215/55 R17#6

AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#6Good

Autobild215/55 R17#21Conditionally recommended

2024

Nokian Powerproof got replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1

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Tests (11)

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11 Tests 8× Recommended

Summer

215/55 R17

#6 Of 51 Tyres

Autobild2022

6th

Dry braking: 35,7 mWet braking: 28,9 m

VW Passat

1.Bridgestone Turanza T005

···

5.Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

6.Nokian Powerproof

7.Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2

AutoMotorSport2022

6thGood

Audi A6

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6Outstanding

···

5.Nexen N Fera SportGood

6.Nokian PowerproofGood

7.Michelin Pilot Sport 4Good

Autobild2022

21stConditionally recommended

VW Passat

1.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Exemplary

···

20.Gt Radial Fe2 SuvSatisfactory

21.Nokian PowerproofConditionally recommended

Autozeitung2021

6th

Seat Leon

1.Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Test winner

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5.Falken Azenis FK510Highly recommended

6.Nokian Powerproof

7.Maxxis Victra Sport 5

Autobild2020

2nd

Dry braking: 32,9 mWet braking: 29,1 m

BMW 5 series

1.Michelin Pilot Sport 4

2.Nokian Powerproof

3.Bridgestone Potenza S001

AutoMotorSport2020

7thGood

BMW 3 series

1.GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Very good

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6.Bridgestone Turanza T005Good

7.Nokian PowerproofGood

8.Falken Azenis FK510Good

Autobild2020

8thGood

BMW 5 series

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Exemplary

···

7.Falken Azenis FK510Exemplary

8.Nokian PowerproofGood

9.Firestone RoadhawkGood

ADAC2020

11thSatisfactory

Volkswagen Golf

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Good

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10.Kumho Ecsta PS71Satisfactory

11.Nokian PowerproofSatisfactory

12.Pirelli P ZEROSatisfactory

Autobild2019

4thExemplary

BMW X1

1.GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Exemplary

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3.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Exemplary

4.Nokian PowerproofExemplary

5.Maxxis Premitra HP5Exemplary

Gute-Fahrt2019

4thVery good -

1.Continental PremiumContact 6Very good

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3.Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2Very good -

4.Nokian PowerproofVery good -

5.Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117Very good -

Autobild2019

7thSatisfactory

BMW 5 series

1.Pirelli P ZEROExemplary

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6.Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117Good

7.Nokian PowerproofSatisfactory

8.Bridgestone Turanza T005Satisfactory

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Sizes (43)

Width:

205/50 R17

1 Variants

93Y

215/40 R17

1 Variants

87W

215/45 R17

1 Variants

91Y

215/50 R17

1 Variants

95W

215/55 R17

1 Variants

98W

225/45 R17

4 Variants

9194YWRFT

225/50 R17

3 Variants

9894YWRFT

225/55 R17

2 Variants

10197YWRFT

235/45 R17

2 Variants

9497Y

235/55 R17

1 Variants

103Y

245/40 R17

1 Variants

95Y

245/45 R17

1 Variants

99Y

Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (13%)

●Very good -1× (13%)

●Satisfactory5× (63%)

●Conditionally recommended1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.6xxx/xx R19 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.0225/xx Rxx 9.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nokian Powerproof made?

Nokian Powerproof is made in Finland.

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