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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian Powerproof and Pirelli P ZERO, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2020 225/45 R18 test, where both the Powerproof and the P ZERO were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof is made in Finland and P ZERO is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
11
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
6.1
Latest test
2022
2020
Available sizes
53
411

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
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Safety
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Dry steering response
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Pirelli P ZERO
89%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Pirelli P ZERO
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Pirelli P ZERO
96%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Pirelli P ZERO
97%
Wet side guide
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Pirelli P ZERO
95%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Interior noise
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Pirelli P ZERO
98%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Pirelli P ZERO
78%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Pirelli P ZERO
86%
Price/value
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Pirelli P ZERO
57%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Pirelli P ZERO
84%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020225/40 R18View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2019225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View

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