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Nokian Powerproof

Summer
Upper-middle
6.0 /10 Conditionally recommended
11 Tests Price from: £132 53 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent wet handling and short braking distances provide strong safety in rainy conditions.

Dynamic yet predictable handling in both wet and dry corners, with good safety reserves.

Precise and responsive steering in dry curves, making the tire easy to control.

Weaknesses

Delayed steering response and reduced stability on dry roads.

Limited tread life, requiring more frequent replacements.

High price point compared to alternatives.

Noticeable, singing noise when rolling and during cornering.

History

Powerproof2019–20226.0Powerproof 120255.7
2019

Nokian Powerproof was launched

2019
3× Tested
Autobild225/55 R17#4Exemplary
Gute-Fahrt225/40 R18#4Very good -
Autobild245/45 R18#7Satisfactory
2020
4× Tested
Autobild245/45 R18#2
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#7Good
Autobild245/45 R18#8Good
ADAC225/40 R18#11Satisfactory
2021
1× Tested
Autozeitung225/40 R18#6
2022
3× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#6
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#6Good
Autobild215/55 R17#21Conditionally recommended
2024

Nokian Powerproof got replaced by Nokian Powerproof 1

Tests (11)

All test results →
11 Tests 8× Recommended
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#21 Of 21 Tyres
Autobild2022
21stConditionally recommended
VW Passat
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#8 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2020
8thGood
BMW 5 series
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#11 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2020
11thSatisfactory
Volkswagen Golf
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Sizes (43)

205/50 R17

1 Variants

93Y
215/40 R17

1 Variants

87W
215/45 R17

1 Variants

91Y
215/50 R17

1 Variants

95W
215/55 R17From £160

1 Variants

98W
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225/45 R17

4 Variants

9194YWRFT
225/50 R17

3 Variants

9894YWRFT
225/55 R17From £151

2 Variants

10197YWRFT
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235/45 R17

2 Variants

9497Y
235/55 R17

1 Variants

103Y
245/40 R17

1 Variants

95Y
245/45 R17From £193

1 Variants

99Y
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Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Exemplary1× (13%)
●Very good -1× (13%)
●Satisfactory5× (63%)
●Conditionally recommended1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 8.6xxx/xx R19 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.0225/xx Rxx 9.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nokian Powerproof made?
Nokian Powerproof is made in Finland.

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