Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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Nokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20

VS

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4+

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

9.3

R17 – R23

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Powerproof

Primacy 4+

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Number of tests

11

13

7

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

7.5

4.3

2.4

Latest test

2022

2025

Available sizes

53

123

137

Wet

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Michelin Primacy 4+

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Michelin Primacy 4+

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

94%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Michelin Primacy 4+

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

90%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Michelin Primacy 4+

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

87%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Michelin Primacy 4+

72%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

92%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Michelin Primacy 4+

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

91%

Wet side guide

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

80%

Dry

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Michelin Primacy 4+

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

86%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Michelin Primacy 4+

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

84%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Michelin Primacy 4+

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

91%

Dry lane changing

Nokian Powerproof

87%

Michelin Primacy 4+

74%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

95%

Dry steering response

Nokian Powerproof

78%

Michelin Primacy 4+

90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

80%

Offroad

Nokian Powerproof

90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

80%

Grass traction

Nokian Powerproof

95%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

85%

Handling on gravel

Nokian Powerproof

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

77%

Gravel traction

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

87%

Mud traction

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

80%

Sand traction

Nokian Powerproof

93%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

72%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Michelin Primacy 4+

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

64%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Michelin Primacy 4+

82%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

66%

Mileage

Nokian Powerproof

54%

Michelin Primacy 4+

91%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Michelin Primacy 4+

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

63%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Michelin Primacy 4+

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

71%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

72%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Powerproof

Primacy 4+

Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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