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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof SUV vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (2026)

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 (83%) than Nokian (69%). Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 255/55 R18 test, where both the Powerproof SUV and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof SUV
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
1
8
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
9.0
2.8
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
29
142

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.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof SUV
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof SUV
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof SUV
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof SUV
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof SUV
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof SUV
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
96%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof SUV
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Offroad
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof SUV
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Handling on gravel
Nokian Powerproof SUV
59%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Grass traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Gravel traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Mud traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Sand traction
Nokian Powerproof SUV
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020255/55 R18View

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