Nokian Powerproof 1 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

15^th

Average Position

13^th

Best Result

17^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across three 2025 summer tests in 225/40 R18, the Nokian Powerproof 1 shows a consistent pattern of below-average overall competitiveness (average overall position 14.7; 17/21 in Auto Bild full test and 14/18 in ADAC). Its results suggest the tire is not a class leader in core safety metrics like braking, but it can deliver some efficiency-related highlights and occasional strengths in aquaplaning metrics.

The most repeatable weakness is braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces, where it regularly ranks in the lower half and often near the bottom group. By contrast, it posts some notably strong efficiency and straight-line aquaplaning results, though lateral/curved aquaplaning is inconsistent between tests (from top-tier to near-worst), indicating variable behaviour depending on methodology and conditions.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency / Fuel Economy Moderate Details
• 3rd/18 fuel consumption in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (+3.8% vs best)
• 9th/20 rolling resistance in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+17.2% vs best)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Moderate Details
• 8th/20 straight aquaplaning in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+1.1% vs best)
• 7th/18 straight aquaplaning in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (+5.5% vs best)

Performance Weaknesses

Braking Performance (Dry & Wet) Strong Details
• Dry braking ranked 15/21 (+6.7% vs best) in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test and 15/18 (+8.6% vs best) in 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
• Wet braking ranked 12/21 (+11.2% vs best) in Auto Bild, 13/18 (+10.9% vs best) in ADAC, and 13/52 (+10.9% vs best) in the 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout; wet braking on concrete 14/18 (+14% vs best) in ADAC
Overall Dynamic Grip / Handling (Dry & Wet) Moderate Details
• 16/21 dry handling in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+3.1% vs best)
• Wet handling and wet circle both 14/21 in Auto Bild (+2.8% and +3% vs best respectively)
Longevity / Wear Moderate Details
• 13/20 wear in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (31,820 km; +41.1% vs best)
• 10/18 wear in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (42,500 km; +42.9% vs best) and abrasion 6/18 (+54.2% vs best)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Curved/Lateral) Consistency Minor Details
• 19/20 curved aquaplaning in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (+17.7% vs best)
• 3rd/18 curved aquaplaning in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (+8.6% vs best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Nokian Powerproof 1 offered good aquaplaning reserves, short braking distances, and quiet rolling noise of 72.7 dB combined with low rolling resistance of 8.93 kg/t. It performed well in straig...

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning

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2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Nokian Tires Powerproof 1 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, limited by its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, despite a "good" environmental performance score. On dry roads, ...

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