Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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PremiumContact 7

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Test Profile

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Number of tests

11

4

3

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

7.5

3.3

4.7

Latest test

2022

2026

Available sizes

53

—

126

Wet

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Dry

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Offroad

Nokian Powerproof

90%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Powerproof

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

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Comfort

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