Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Nokian (62%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 96% compared to 62% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the Pilot Sport 5 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 (100%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Powerproof 1 is made - Finland.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R17 - R21 | |
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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. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner2. 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 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good | 1,9 | 1,9 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 33.5 | 27.7 | |||||
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