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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and Powerproof 2 is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Nokian
Powerproof 2
Number of tests
19
2
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
2.1
8.0
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
183
91

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Nokian Powerproof 2
86%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Nokian Powerproof 2
42%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Nokian Powerproof 2
66%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%

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