Nokian PowerProof - Test Results

Test Statistics

19

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

21^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 19 summer tests, the Nokian PowerProof delivers balanced performance with standout dry braking and frequent competence in wet handling, but it is held back by aquaplaning resistance, wear, and noise. It scores top-tier dry stops (multiple 1st-2nd places) and often places well in timed wet handling, occasionally challenging premium rivals. However, aquaplaning results are repeatedly below average, and durability/value metrics can be weak, depressing overall rankings in comprehensive tests. Overall, it's a capable UHP tyre with strong safety-oriented braking, best suited to drivers prioritizing dry stop distances and confident wet cornering rather than low noise, long wear, or aquaplaning depth.

Performance Strengths

Dry Braking Performance Strong Details
• 1st place dry braking in 2022 Auto Bild Market Overview (35.7 m, 1/44)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild Market Braking (32.9 m, 2/49, +2.5% from best)
• 2nd place dry braking in 2020 Auto Bild full test (32.9 m, 2/20, +2.5% from best)
• 3rd place dry braking in 2022 AMS (35.3 m, 3/10, +2% from best)
Wet Handling Capability Strong Details
• 1st place wet handling in 2019 Auto Bild AllRad SUV (89.8 km/h, 1/10)
• 2nd place wet handling in 2020 Sport Auto (83 km/h, 3/10, +0.8% from best; strong subjective wet handling)
• 2nd place wet handling in 2021 Auto Zeitung (62.9 s, 2/10, +0.5% from best)
• 3rd place wet handling in 2022 Auto Bild (74.4 km/h, 3/22, +0.7% from best)
Value/Price Positioning Moderate Details
• Best price in 2020 EVO (110, 1/7)
• 2nd best price in 2021 Auto Zeitung (310, 2/10)
• Top-third pricing in several tests (e.g., 2021 TR UHP price 5/13; 2019 Gute Fahrt price 4/12)
Rolling Resistance Efficiency Moderate Details
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 Sport Auto (8.7 kg/t, 1/10)
• 2nd place rolling resistance in 2021 Tyre Reviews (8.44 kg/t, 2/14, +19.7% from best)
• Top quartile in 2020 AMS (7.9 kg/t, 2/11, +11.3% from best)
Overall Test Recognition Moderate Details
• Test win in 2019 Auto Express SUV (1/8)
• Podium in 2020 Sport Auto (3/10) and 2021 Motor (3/10)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight and Curved) Strong Details
• Curved aquaplaning last place in 2022 AMS (10/10, +17.2% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning last place in 2020 AMS (11/11, +7.3% from best)
• Lower-third aquaplaning in 2021 Auto Bild 19" (straight 11/15, curved 9/15)
• Mid-to-low aquaplaning in 2021 TR UHP (straight 12/14, curved 11/14)
Wear and Value Over Lifespan Strong Details
• Wear 21/21 and value 21/21 in 2022 Auto Bild (wear 25,840 km, +49.7% from best; value +78.3% from best)
• Wear 15/16 in 2020 ADAC (27,900 km, +29.5% from best)
• Mid-pack wear/value in 2020 Auto Bild (wear 13/20; value 14/20)
External Noise Moderate Details
• Noisy in 2021 Motor (1/10 is best/quietest; article notes PowerProof at opposite end vs Continental in noise)
• Noise lower half in 2021 Auto Zeitung (10/10, +4.1% from best)
• Noise 17/20 in 2020 Auto Bild (73.2 dB, +3.1% from best)
Dry/Wet Braking Consistency in UHP sizes Moderate Details
• Wet braking mid-to-low in 2021 TR UHP (11/14, +20.8% from best) and 2021 Auto Bild 19" (10/15, +19.1%)
• Dry handling often mid-pack or lower (e.g., 2022 AMS 9/10; 2020 Sport Auto 10/10)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Good for every day summer weather, deficits only in heavy rain.

Weak:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning

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