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1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Nokian Powerproof
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In this comparison, we will take a look at two popular summer tyres – the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and the Nokian Powerproof. Both tyres are designed to provide excellent performance in dry and wet conditions, but let's take a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of each based on the data from various tyre tests conducted by different organizations.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4, with an overall rating of 94%, has been praised for its impressive dry braking, dry handling, and wet handling. The tyre replaced the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and has since been upgraded with a newer model, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Manufactured in Spain and Germany, the Pilot Sport 4 also performs well in wet conditions, excelling in tests such as aquaplaning resistance and longitudinal performance.
On the other hand, the Nokian Powerproof has an overall rating of 85% and is known for its safety and neutrality, even in wet conditions. Manufactured in Finland, this tyre also has good reserves for handling wet surfaces and offers precise control and responsiveness in dry corners. Despite these strengths, the Nokian Powerproof does have some limitations, including aquaplaning safety and a noticeable noise issue.
In the tests conducted by AutoMotorSport, out of the 11 tyres tested, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranked 2nd, while the Nokian Powerproof came in at 7th. The Michelin tyre scored well in dry steering response, aquaplaning resistance, and both dry and wet handling. In contrast, the Nokian tyre only stood out in dry steering response.
According to Autozeitung, in a comparison of 10 tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranked 4th, while the Nokian Powerproof came in 6th. The Michelin tyre received high praise for its dry braking performance.
In the Autobild tests, out of 11 tyres, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ranked 4th, while the Nokian Powerproof came in 7th. The Michelin tyre performed exceptionally in aquaplaning resistance and dry braking. The Nokian tyre, on the other hand, was recognized for its wet braking performance.
The ADAC tests featured 16 tyres, with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 taking 2nd place and the Nokian Powerproof coming in 11th. The Michelin tyre excelled in dry braking performance and mileage, while the Nokian tyre was praised for its noise reduction and interior noise performance.
In conclusion, based on the test results, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 comes out as the better performer overall, especially in terms of handling, braking performance, and aquaplaning resistance. However, the Nokian Powerproof is a worthy alternative if you prefer a safer, more comfortable ride, as it performs well in wet conditions and offers a quieter experience.
For more information on these tyres and other options, please visit Michelin and Nokian.
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2. Nokian Powerproof 7.45
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Best rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Highly recommended
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2. Nokian Powerproof Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
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Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | vynikající | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | dobré | 7,2 | 8,3 | 8,3 | |||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | dobré | 7,6 | 8,0 | 7,3 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | |||
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| Best values in test | 92 | vítěz testu | 93 | 93 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 87 | velmi doporučeno | 83 | 92 | |||
| Nokian Powerproof | 85 | 83 | 87 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | |
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| Best values in test | velmi dobré | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Very good | velmi dobré | 9,1 | 9,3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | dobré | 6,8 | 7,8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1 | 1- | 1 | |||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 1- | 1- | 2- | |||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Good | dobré | 1- | 2+ | 2- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | 32,1 | 29,8 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof | 32,9 | 29,1 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,0 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,9 | |
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 1- | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Nokian Powerproof Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3+ | 2+ | ||||
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