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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.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Nokian
Powerproof 1
Number of tests
23
2
Best position
#1
#13
Average position
3.3
13.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
205
54

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
82%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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