Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2024 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 2 and the Pilot Sport 4S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 70% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B rating. We also know where Powerproof 2 is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 2
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R17 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Exemplary2. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof 2 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry lane changing
Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 141 | 68 | 55 | 23 | 16 | 7 | |
| Nokian Powerproof 2 Rating: Recommended | 132 | 63 | 47 | 22 | 16 | 6 | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Rating: Highly recommended | 141 | 68 | 53 | 20 | 15 | 5 | |
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