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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Cooper Summer (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2026 when was the Cooper Summer first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (56%) of the Cooper Summer also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof is made - Finland.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Cooper
Summer
Number of tests
11
1
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
7.5
7.0
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
53
163

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
75%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
66%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
84%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
100%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
100%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Cooper Summer
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
62%
Cooper Summer
83%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
62%
Cooper Summer
83%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Cooper Summer
50%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
59%
Cooper Summer
50%

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