Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 vs Nokian Powerproof 2
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 18
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 95% · 1
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 finished ahead 2 times and the Powerproof 2 once. The N Fera Sport SU2 stopped 3.7% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 if your top priority is wet-weather safety (braking + aquaplaning) and strong performance-per-euro-especially in larger UHP sizes like 245/45 R19 where it repeatedly shines. Choose the Nokian Powerproof 2 if you're focused on longer wear and lower rolling resistance (fuel/EV efficiency) and you prefer a more confidence-inspiring dry feel, but be cautious if you frequently face standing water or need maximum high-speed aquaplaning resistance.
Where the N Fera Sport SU2 is stronger
- Consistently strong braking in the 245/45 R19 tests (33.9 m dry; 27.1 m wet) and beats Nokian in both wet and dry stopping distances in shared braking datasets
- Stronger wet safety margins in Autobild: better straight and curved aquaplaning (92.9 km/h straight; 3.38 m/s² curved) plus slight edges in wet handling/circle
- Better value proposition in Autobild (12.13 vs 15.18 price/1000), making its performance-per-cost particularly compelling
Where the Powerproof 2 is stronger
- Better efficiency indicators: lower rolling resistance in Autobild (7.48 vs 8.04 kg/t) and strong economy scoring in ACE
- Longer projected wear/mileage in Autobild (50,080 km vs 47,810 km) and lower abrasion (1386 g vs 1719 g)
- Stronger dry driving feel in Autobild (subjective dry handling 8.0 vs 6.7) and marginally higher dry handling speed (100.1 vs 99.4 km/h)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
N Fera Sport SU2 vs Powerproof 2 at a glance
| Category | N Fera Sport SU2 | Gap | Powerproof 2 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Wet7 measurements | 6 | The N Fera Sport SU2 stopped 3.7% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 1 | 0 | |
| Value3 measurements | 0 | 3 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Powerproof 2 by 0.4 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating18 and 1 reviews | 70% | The Powerproof 2 by 25 points | 95% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 138 | 65 sizes made in both | 77 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | N Fera Sport SU2 | Field | Powerproof 2 |
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| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 20 | P11 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P3 of 50 | P10 of 50 | |
| 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | P10 of 10 | P6 of 10 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
N Fera Sport SU2
Powerproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
N Fera Sport SU2
Powerproof 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 33.9 | 1.5% | 34.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 99.4 | 0.7% | 100.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 34.7 | 3.7% | 36.05 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 82 | 0.4% | 81.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 14.82 | 0.5% | 14.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 92.9 | 3.6% | 89.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 3.38 | 9% | 3.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 70.6 | 1.1 dB | 71.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 47,810 | 4.7% | 50,080 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 8.04 | 7% | 7.48 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 1,719 | 19.4% | 1,386 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the N Fera Sport SU2 scores 8.4 and the Powerproof 2 8.8 out of 10.
| N Fera Sport SU2 | Category | Powerproof 2 | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 90 | ||
| 76 | Wet | 67 | ||
| 91 | Comfort | 24 | ||
| 29 | Value | 55 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| N Fera Sport SU2 | Category | Powerproof 2 | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 10 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 10 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 5.6 | Wear | - | ||
| 6.4 | Comfort | 9 | ||
Owners rate the N Fera Sport SU2 70% from 18 reviews and the Powerproof 2 95% from 1. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
- 70%from 18 reviews
- 38%would buy again
- 141,160 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers describe the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 as a strong value-focused performance tyre with very good dry and wet grip, confident handling, and stability at speed for the money. However, a large share of users report short tread life (often with heavy/uneven shoulder wear) and many also mention poor refinement as the tyre ages, including increased road noise and a harsher ride. Overall sentiment is mixed, with performance praised but longevity and comfort commonly limiting repeat purchases.
- Very good dry grip and handling
- Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Good value/price versus premium brands
- Stable and predictable at higher speeds
- Fast wear/short tread life (often uneven shoulder wear)
- High road noise and mediocre comfort/harsh ride
- Weaker performance in cold temperatures
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 18 N Fera Sport SU2 reviewsI've driven the tyre's about 40 000km on my family diesel wagon.The final result is four summers and they're gone.The protector is about 4mm,the outer side of the tires is melted like slick tire,and pieces of rubber come off.After a little bump one of the tires got a puncture in the side board,which surprised me a little,but for the price everything is OK.The grip is very good in wet and dry,they perform good in dynamic driving...when they new :)
Nokian Powerproof 2
- 95%from 1 reviews
- 1,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Powerproof 2 reviewsThe initial impression is excellent, both in wet and dry conditions. For me, it's the ideal combination of feedback, directness (despite the high cross-section! - thanks to aramid-reinforced sidewalls), strong grip, and high comfort.
I was already quite satisfied with the Powerproof SUV. In between, I briefly used the Wetproof 1: the grip was also very good, but in direct comparison, it had significantly less direct steering.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 138 sizes of the N Fera Sport SU2 and 77 of the Powerproof 2, 65 of them made in both.
| Category | N Fera Sport SU2 | Powerproof 2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 138 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 77 sizes, 16 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 65 sizes 195/55 R16205/55 R16205/45 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17215/55 R17215/65 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17215/45 R18and 53 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A64%B34%C2% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C36%A26%D25%B13% | B70%C30% |
| EU label noise | 68-75 dB B80%A20% | 69-73 dB B66%A34% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 2 of 266 | 0 of 94 |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Nexen N Fera SU1 (2012) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Nexen's N Fera Sport SU2 and Nokian's Powerproof 2 sit in the same ultra-high-performance summer category, but they arrive there with noticeably different emphases: the Nexen repeatedly shows up as a strong “stopping power + wet safety margin per euro” play, while the Nokian tends to trade a little outright wet security for a more efficiency- and mileage-leaning profile.
Across the three shared 2026 tests, the headline pattern is that Nexen more often wins the objective safety metrics (especially braking and aquaplaning), whereas Nokian's better results are more about dry driving feel/handling ratings in Autobild, plus longer projected wear and lower rolling resistance. The complication is that the Nexen's braking reputation swings dramatically between tests-excellent in the 245/45 R19 datasets, but notably weak in the 225/40 R18 ACE test-so size/fitment sensitivity looks like a real part of this story.
Conclusion
If your priority is wet-weather security and “real-world” safety margins, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 generally comes out ahead in the shared data-particularly in the 245/45 R19 tests where it beats the Nokian in both dry braking (33.9 m vs 34.4 m) and wet braking (42.3 m vs 44.0 m in Autobild; 27.1 m vs 28.1 m in the braking mega-test). It also builds a broader wet advantage in Autobild with higher aquaplaning thresholds (92.9 vs 89.7 km/h straight aquaplaning; 3.38 vs 3.10 m/s² curved), and it's quieter (70.6 vs 71.7 dB) while costing materially less per distance (12.13 vs 15.18 price/1000).
Choose the Nokian Powerproof 2 if your use case is more about long-run ownership costs and efficiency-Autobild shows longer wear (50,080 km vs 47,810 km) and better rolling resistance (7.48 vs 8.04 kg/t), supported by lower abrasion (1386 g vs 1719 g). It also looks like the better “driver's tyre” in dry subjective scoring in Autobild (8.0 vs 6.7) and a tiny edge in dry handling speed (100.1 vs 99.4 km/h). That said, Nokian's wet package is more mixed: ACE flags very early straight-line aquaplaning onset (80.1 km/h, worst in that test) and reduced stability support in fast lane-change manoeuvres.
The practical takeaway: in the common large-size test context (245/45 R19), the Nexen is the smarter buy if you want maximum wet braking/aquaplaning safety per euro. The Nokian is the more logical pick if you value efficiency and mileage and prefer a more confidence-inspiring dry “feel”-but pay close attention to wet aquaplaning performance and your typical weather/road conditions.
N Fera Sport SU2 vs Powerproof 2: your questions
Is the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 or the Nokian Powerproof 2 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 finished ahead 2 times and the Powerproof 2 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the N Fera Sport SU2 scores 8.4 and the Powerproof 2 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the N Fera Sport SU2 or the Powerproof 2?
The N Fera Sport SU2 led 6 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
Across the shared tests the dry measurements are split 2-2 between the N Fera Sport SU2 and the Powerproof 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 6.4/10 for the N Fera Sport SU2 and 9/10 for the Powerproof 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the N Fera Sport SU2 70% from 18 reviews and the Powerproof 2 95% from 1.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The N Fera Sport SU2 is made in 138 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Powerproof 2 in 77 (16 to 21 inch). 65 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the N Fera Sport SU2 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Powerproof 2 A and B.
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