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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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 (84%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof is made in Finland and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
11
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
7.5
2.1
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
53
195

Wet

Wet
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Wet side guide
Nokian Powerproof
79%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry steering response
Nokian Powerproof
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%

Offroad

Offroad
Nokian Powerproof
90%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Powerproof
65%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof
54%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
76%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%

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