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Comparison: Cooper Summer vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
VS
Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Cooper Summer was done in 2026, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Cooper Summer dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

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

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.

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

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