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Nokian Powerproof 1 Test Results

2025 2 publications

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nokian Powerproof 1 averages a finish of 15th.

  • 3Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 15thAverage finish
  • 37%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Nokian Powerproof 1

3 tests in 2025

0%50%100%2025Average 37%2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout (2025): P13 of 52, Beat 76% of the field2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2025): P14 of 18, Beat 24% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (2025): P17 of 20, Beat 11% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 37%
The latest test

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test P17 of 20

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 straight-line aquaplaning tests though less impressively in curved aquaplaning situations. Its major limitations were restricted mileage of 31,820 kilometers and strong understeer tendencies in wet conditions, making it less predictable at the limit. With a reasonable price of €296, it achieved acceptable cost performance at €9.30 per 1000 kilometers, earning a "satisfactory" rating.

Weak: Curved Aquaplaning Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Record by discipline

Where the Nokian Powerproof 1 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P15 of 30.3 40% -
Dry Handling 1 P16 of 21 25% -
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P12.7 of 30.3 50% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P14 of 18 24% -
Wet Handling 1 P14 of 21 35% -
Wet Circle 1 P14 of 21 35% -
Straight Aqua 2 P7.5 of 19 64% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P11 of 19 47% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P12 of 20 42% -
Noise 2 P8.5 of 19 58% -
Value
Wear 2 P11.5 of 19 42% -
Value 2 P8.5 of 19 59% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P9 of 20 58% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P3 of 18 88% -
Abrasion 1 P6 of 18 71% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Nokian Powerproof 1. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Firestone Firehawk Sport 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Giti GitiSportS2 3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind 3 2 0 1 100%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with N Fera Sport SU2 3 1 2 - 33%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with SportMaxx RT 2 3 1 2 - 33%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Ultrac Pro 3 1 2 - 33%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 5 3 0 3 - 0%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Nokian PowerProof Predecessor 19 1 6th 49%
Nokian Powerproof 1 This tyre 3 0 15th 37%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 3 tests. Updated March 17, 2026.

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 tyre 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 Tyre Test (+3.8% vs best)
    • 9th/20 rolling resistance in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (+17.2% vs best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line) Moderate
    Details
    • 8th/20 straight aquaplaning in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test (+1.1% vs best)
    • 7th/18 straight aquaplaning in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (+5.5% vs best)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Braking Performance (Dry & Wet) Strong
    Details
    • Dry braking ranked 15/21 (+6.7% vs best) in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test and 15/18 (+8.6% vs best) in 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre 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 Tyre 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 Tyre 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 Tyre Test (31,820 km; +41.1% vs best)
    • 10/18 wear in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre 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 Tyre Test (+17.7% vs best)
    • 3rd/18 curved aquaplaning in the 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (+8.6% vs best)
  • Behaviour at the limit Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 3

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 3 tests
P17 of 20 Beat 11% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

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 straight-line aquaplaning tests though less impressively in curved aquaplaning situations. Its major limitations were restricted mileage of 31,820 kilometers and strong understeer tendencies in wet conditions, making it less predictable at the limit. With a reasonable price of €296, it achieved acceptable cost performance at €9.30 per 1000 kilometers, earning a "satisfactory" rating.

WeakCurved Aquaplaning WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P14 of 18 Beat 24% of the field

2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Nokian Tyres Powerproof 1 achieves a "satisfactory" overall rating, limited by its "satisfactory" performance in driving safety, despite a "good" environmental performance score. On dry roads, it provides inadequate feedback, lacks precision, and is sensitive to temperature, leading to unstable handling. However, it achieves good braking. On wet roads, it performs well across all criteria, earning "good" ratings for braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling. Its environmental performance is "good," with good projected mileage, abrasion, and efficiency.

WinnerContinental SportContact 7

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