Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Barum Polaris 6

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Nokian

Powerproof 2

VS

Snowproof 2

Polaris 6

8.3

R14 – R20

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Powerproof 2

Snowproof 2

Polaris 6

Number of tests

3

4

3

Best position

#6

#4

#2

Average position

9.0

11.0

7.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

91

18

99

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.

Wet

Confidence

Nokian Powerproof 2

67%

Nokian Snowproof 2

86%

Barum Polaris 6

78%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

72%

Nokian Snowproof 2

87%

Barum Polaris 6

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof 2

72%

Nokian Snowproof 2

88%

Barum Polaris 6

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof 2

52%

Nokian Snowproof 2

91%

Barum Polaris 6

74%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

75%

Nokian Snowproof 2

80%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof 2

75%

Nokian Snowproof 2

87%

Barum Polaris 6

75%

Dry

Confidence

Nokian Powerproof 2

68%

Nokian Snowproof 2

81%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Nokian Snowproof 2

80%

Barum Polaris 6

84%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Nokian Snowproof 2

83%

Barum Polaris 6

78%

Costs

Confidence

Nokian Powerproof 2

79%

Nokian Snowproof 2

84%

Barum Polaris 6

88%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Nokian Snowproof 2

77%

Barum Polaris 6

97%

Comfort

Confidence

Nokian Powerproof 2

76%

Nokian Snowproof 2

91%

Barum Polaris 6

81%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof 2

77%

Nokian Snowproof 2

100%

Barum Polaris 6

94%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof 2

76%

Nokian Snowproof 2

89%

Barum Polaris 6

69%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian Powerproof 2

Nokian Snowproof 2

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