Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Upper-middle

Nokian

Powerproof

R17 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

P ZERO PZ4

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.7

R17 – R21

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Test Profile

Powerproof

P ZERO PZ4

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Number of tests

11

14

3

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

7.5

5.5

4.0

Latest test

2022

2025

2026

Available sizes

53

706

54

Dry

Nokian Powerproof

83%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry braking

Nokian Powerproof

88%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

80%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Dry handling

Nokian Powerproof

84%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

82%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

71%

Dry lane changing

Nokian Powerproof

87%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

85%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Dry steering response

Nokian Powerproof

78%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

84%

Wet

Nokian Powerproof

80%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

83%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian Powerproof

81%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

76%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

75%

Wet braking

Nokian Powerproof

79%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

78%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

62%

Wet handling

Nokian Powerproof

86%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

90%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

69%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian Powerproof

72%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

68%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

73%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian Powerproof

82%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

89%

Offroad

Nokian Powerproof

90%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

76%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

75%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Exterior noise

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

77%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

52%

Comfort

Nokian Powerproof

64%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

80%

Costs

Nokian Powerproof

65%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

52%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Rolling resistance

Nokian Powerproof

70%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

59%

Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

76%

Mileage

Nokian Powerproof

54%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

49%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

Powerproof

P ZERO PZ4

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

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