Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof 2

VS

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

9.4

R16 – R20

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Test Profile

Powerproof 2

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

Number of tests

2

10

4

Best position

#6

#2

#1

Average position

8.0

6.0

3.3

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

91

104

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Wet

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof 2

86%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

66%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Dry

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

73%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Kumho Ecsta HS52

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Powerproof 2

Ecsta HS52

Cinturato (C3)

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