245/45 R18 Nokian Powerproof variants
Nokian Powerproof is a summer tyre made in total of 53 sizes, ranging from R17 to R17 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 245/45 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 30mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 110.25mm sidewall height. In 245/45 R18, there is only one possible speed index for Nokian Powerproof - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h. In 245/45 R18, Powerproof usually competes against Ventus S1 evo3 K127, which is a tyre from Hankook with a rating of 81%, compared to 71% of the Nokian in question. Latest test in 245/45 R18 was held by Autobild in 2019, where Powerproof received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a BMW 5 series.
245/45 R18 96 Y runflat
245/45 R18 100 Y
Nokian Powerproof is made in 53 sizes, starting from 205/50 R17 up to 275/45 R20.
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Nokian Powerproof in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/45 R18)
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Ranked #6 of 10
Securing the 6th place among 10 competitors, the Nokian Powerproof tire was recognized with a 'Good' rating, underlining its suitability for daily use across all summer weather conditions, with the only notable shortfalls arising during heavy rain. Testers praised the tire for its neutral to understeering behavior, which remained driver-active with reserves in wet conditions, making it spontaneous, precise, and easy to control in dry turns. However, they noted deficiencies in aquaplaning safety and reported a faint, singing noise during handling. A standout feature of the Nokian Powerproof was its dry steering response, where it performed exceptionally well, setting a benchmark in this discipline. This balance of characteristics makes it a commendable choice for a wide range of summer driving conditions, despite its vulnerabilities in extremely wet weather.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 7,6 | 8,0 | 7,3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 32,9 | 29,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 1- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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