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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Cooper Summer (2026)

Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
VS
Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2026 when was the Cooper Summer first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Cooper Summer also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

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

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
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Cooper Summer
74%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Cooper Summer
50%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Cooper Summer
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
73%
Cooper Summer
81%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Cooper Summer
83%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Wet side guide
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Cooper Summer
50%
Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Cooper Summer
52%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Cooper Summer
33%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Cooper Summer
67%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Cooper Summer
72%
Dry steering response
Nokian Powerproof
78%
Cooper Summer
67%
Offroad
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
76%
Cooper Summer
58%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
61%
Cooper Summer
33%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
65%
Cooper Summer
50%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
67%
Cooper Summer
50%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
54%

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