Nokian Powerproof

Name: Nokian Powerproof
Brand: Nokian
Rating: 60 (11 reviews)

Summer

Upper-middle

6.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

11 Tests Price from: £140 53 Sizes

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent wet handling and short braking distances provide strong safety in rainy conditions.

Dynamic yet predictable handling in both wet and dry corners, with good safety reserves.

Precise and responsive steering in dry curves, making the tire easy to control.

Weaknesses

Delayed steering response and reduced stability on dry roads.

Limited tread life, requiring more frequent replacements.

High price point compared to alternatives.

Noticeable, singing noise when rolling and during cornering.

History

Powerproof2019–20226.0Powerproof 120255.7

2019

Nokian Powerproof was launched

2019

3× Tested

Autobild225/55 R17#4Exemplary

Gute-Fahrt225/40 R18#4Very good -

Autobild245/45 R18#7Satisfactory

2020

4× Tested

Autobild245/45 R18#2

AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#7Good

Autobild245/45 R18#8Good

ADAC225/40 R18#11Satisfactory

2021

1× Tested

Autozeitung225/40 R18#6

2022

3× Tested

Autobild215/55 R17#6

AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#6Good

Autobild215/55 R17#21Conditionally recommended

2024

Nokian Powerproof got replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1

Tests (11)

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11 Tests 8× Recommended

Summer

245/45 R19

#6 Of 10 Tyres

AutoMotorSport2022

6thGood

Audi A6

Autobild2022

21stConditionally recommended

VW Passat

AutoMotorSport2020

7thGood

BMW 3 series

Autobild2020

8thGood

BMW 5 series

ADAC2020

11thSatisfactory

Volkswagen Golf

Autobild2019

4thExemplary

BMW X1

Gute-Fahrt2019

4thVery good -

Autobild2019

7thSatisfactory

BMW 5 series

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Sizes (43)

Width:

205/50 R17

1 Variants

93Y

215/40 R17

1 Variants

87W

215/45 R17

1 Variants

91Y

215/50 R17

1 Variants

95W

215/55 R17From £182

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98W

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9497Y

235/55 R17

1 Variants

103Y

245/40 R17

1 Variants

95Y

245/45 R17

1 Variants

99Y

Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (13%)

●Very good -1× (13%)

●Good5× (63%)

●Conditionally recommended1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.6xxx/xx R19 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.0225/xx Rxx 9.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nokian Powerproof made?

Nokian Powerproof is made in Finland.

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