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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) has a better rating of 88% compared to 84% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 2 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 2 and the P Zero (PZ5) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof 2 is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Number of tests
5
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.0
3.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
91
76

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
85%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
97%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
98%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
89%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
94%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
88%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
89%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
92%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
86%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
96%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
79%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof 2
91%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%

Tread pattern comparison

Nokian Powerproof 2
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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