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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 88% compared to 84% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the P Zero (PZ5) and the Powerproof 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Nokian
Powerproof 2
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.0
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
91

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
97%
Nokian Powerproof 2
85%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
98%
Nokian Powerproof 2
96%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
94%
Nokian Powerproof 2
89%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Nokian Powerproof 2
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
86%
Nokian Powerproof 2
92%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
79%
Nokian Powerproof 2
96%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Nokian Powerproof 2
91%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
Nokian Powerproof 2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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