Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Nokian Powerproof 1 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 69% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Nokian Powerproof 1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Powerproof 1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 1 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Powerproof 1 is made in Finland.