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Nokian PowerProof SUV

Premium Touring Summer

The Nokian PowerProof SUV is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

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Tests say 8th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P8 of 10 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 1professional tests
  • 29sizes available
Nokian PowerProof SUV 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Nokian PowerProof SUV

7.4/10

Better than 51% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2020 51% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 51% 7.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 48% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 55% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 62% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 22% 7% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 44% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 42% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2020 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 255/55 R18 P8 / 10
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The latest test

2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test P8 of 10

Strong: Grass Traction Weak: Gravel Handling, Gravel Traction, Sand Traction Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

YearTestResultAward
20202020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 255/55 R18P8 / 10
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range29 sizes available

235-315Width35-65Profile17-21Rim99-113 V-YLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU LabelAcross 29 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

Popular sizes235/65 R17235/60 R18255/55 R18255/60 R18235/50 R19235/55 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian PowerProof SUV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian PowerProof SUV stops 11.7% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 20.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 48/100.
How good is the Nokian PowerProof SUV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Nokian PowerProof SUV stops 2.8% longer than premium rivals, 1.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 12.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 55/100.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian PowerProof SUV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian PowerProof SUV's rolling resistance is 9.1% lower than premium rivals, 2.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 11.7% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Nokian PowerProof SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian PowerProof SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nokian PowerProof SUV come in?
The Nokian PowerProof SUV is available in 29 sizes, ranging from 235-315/35-65 R17-21.
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