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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

Nokian PowerproofUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
Continental UltraContact NXTPremium
ContinentalContinental

UltraContact NXT

9.5
R16 – R20
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Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
11
3
2
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
7.5
4.7
1.0
Latest test
2022
2026
2025
Available sizes
53
126
23

Wet

Wet
Nokian Powerproof
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Nokian Powerproof
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Offroad

Offroad
Nokian Powerproof
90%

Costs

Costs
Nokian Powerproof
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof
64%

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