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Comparison: Cooper Summer vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
VS
Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Summer was done in 2026, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Cooper Summer dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Cooper
Summer
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
1
11
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.0
7.5
Latest test
2026
2022
Available sizes
163
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Summer
75%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry braking
Cooper Summer
66%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry handling
Cooper Summer
84%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Summer
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Summer
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Summer
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet braking
Cooper Summer
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet handling
Cooper Summer
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Summer
83%
Nokian Powerproof
62%
Exterior noise
Cooper Summer
83%
Nokian Powerproof
62%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Summer
50%
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Summer
50%
Nokian Powerproof
59%

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