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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Primacy 4 and Nokian Powerproof, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and Powerproof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
20
11
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.5
7.5
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
367
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 28 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian Powerproof
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
89%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Offroad
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Handling on gravel
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Mud traction
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Sand traction
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Nokian Powerproof
96%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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