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Nokian Powerproof 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

6th

Best Result

11th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three 2026 summer tests, the Nokian Powerproof 2 delivers broadly mid-pack overall performance (avg overall position 9; results ranging from 6/10 to 11/20 and 10/50). Its dry-road capability is consistently respectable rather than class-leading, with repeatable braking results and solid dry handling rankings that keep it competitive in mixed conditions.

The clearest performance pattern is a strong efficiency/comfort profile paired with notable weaknesses in wet safety margins-especially aquaplaning resistance. In the main 20-tire Auto Bild test it struggled markedly in straight and (particularly) curved aquaplaning, alongside lower-tier wet handling, which aligns with the article note placing it “at the back of the field” in wet-focused measures.

Performance Strengths
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance) Strong
    • 2nd/20 rolling resistance in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (7.48 kg/t)
    • Despite mid-pack overall (11th/20), it ranked near the top specifically on rolling resistance, indicating a clear efficiency bias versus the field
  • Dry Braking Consistency Moderate
    • 9th/20 dry braking in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (34.4 m, +4.9% from best)
    • 9th/50 dry braking in the 2026 Summer Braking Super Test (34.4 m, +4.9% from best)
  • Comfort and Noise Moderate
    • 5th/20 subjective comfort in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (7.3 points, +8.8% from best)
    • 6th/20 noise in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (71.7 dB, +1.6% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong
    • 20th/20 curved aquaplaning in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (3.1 m/sec², +21.9% from best)
    • 18th/20 straight aquaplaning in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (89.7 km/h, +5.5% from best)
  • Wet Handling / Wet Grip Balance Moderate
    • 16th/20 wet handling in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (81.7 km/h, +2.3% from best)
    • 13th/20 wet circle in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (14.9 s, +2.7% from best)
  • Value (Price/Performance) Minor
    • 13th/20 value metric in the 2026 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (15.18 price/1000, +37.9% from best)
    • Overall results remain mid-pack (11th/20 and 6th/10), suggesting pricing does not translate into a clear competitive advantage versus key rivals
Performance Over Time

Test History

11
of 20
2026 Autobild Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook Ventus Evo

The Nokian Powerproof 2 also finishes eleventh with strong braking results on both wet and dry surfaces and a competitive rolling resistance figure. Dry handling is good. The overall wet performanc...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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10
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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6
of 10
2026 ACE Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Nokian Tires Powerproof 2 placed sixth on 132 points with a "recommended" rating. Its wet safety score of 63 was mid-pack, but within that it showed a strong wet handling result of 17 out of 20 —...
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