Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Nokian (66%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 91% compared to 62% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 1 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (93%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 1 is made in Finland and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R17 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Very good2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Rating: Good | 2,8 | 1,5 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 | 34.8 | 30.4 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 32.6 | 27.6 | |||||
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