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

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof 2

VS

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7

R17 – R21

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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Test Profile

Powerproof 2

P Zero (PZ5)

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Number of tests

2

3

Best position

#6

#1

Average position

8.0

3.0

4.0

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

91

17

54

Performance comparison

Wet Performance

72%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Wet Braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

51%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Wet Handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

37%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Aquaplaning Cross

Nokian Powerproof 2

86%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

100%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Dry Performance

61%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Dry Braking

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

76%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Dry Handling

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

96%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry Lane Change

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

92%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Comfort & Noise

66%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Noise Exterior

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

52%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Economy

84%

Nokian

Powerproof 2

Rolling Resistance

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)

69%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Tests used in comparison

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

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

Powerproof 2

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