Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

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Nokian

Powerproof 2

VS

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

P Zero (PZ5)

8.5

R21 – R23

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Powerproof 2

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

P Zero (PZ5)

Number of tests

3

5

2

Best position

#6

#1

Average position

9.0

4.4

3.0

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

91

54

17

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

72%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Wet Braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

51%

Wet Handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

37%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Aquaplaning Cross

Nokian Powerproof 2

86%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Dry Performance

61%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Dry Braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Dry Handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Dry Lane Change

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Comfort & Noise

66%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Noise Exterior

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

52%

Economy

84%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Rolling Resistance

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

69%

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
ACE	Summer	2026	225/40 R18	View

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

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