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Nokian Powerproof 2

Ultra High Performance Summer

The Nokian Powerproof 2 is a mid-range ultra high performance summer tyre with low rolling resistance and respectable dry braking. Wet grip and aquaplaning performance vary sharply between tests, and lane-change stability drew criticism in one comparison.

The quick answer

Owners say 95% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P7 of 8 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 1,500miles driven
  • 4professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Nokian Powerproof 2

8.8/10

Better than 82% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 3 tests
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests3 tests · 2 publications · 2026 82% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 82% 8.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 67% 44% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 90% 40% 3
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 55% 9% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 24% 7% 2

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 88% 3
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 81% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 95% of the test figure. The other 5% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P7 / 8
  2. 2026 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P11 / 20
  3. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P10 / 50
  4. 2026 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE · 225/40 R18 P6 / 10 Placing only
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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Nokian Powerproof 2 averages a finish of 9th.

4 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
6th Best
11th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20262026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test P7 of 8

The Nokian Powerproof 2 is a competent return rather than a triumphant one. Its deep-water performance is a genuine strength and it is respectable in the dry, but wet braking and wet cornering are the two areas Auto Express weights most heavily and it gave away ground in both. There is a good tyre here for drivers in consistently wet climates, but it needs more outright wet grip before it can trouble the front of a field this competitive.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Noise Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P7 / 8
20262026 Autobild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P11 / 20gut (Good)
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P10 / 50
20262026 ACE Summer Tyre TestACE · 225/40 R18P6 / 10

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Awards
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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Nokian Powerproof 2 is projected to cost €19.78 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €791 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test.

Nokian Powerproof 2€19.78
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6€19.89
Continental PremiumContact 7€23.22
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo€25.93
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range77 sizes available

195-315Width30-65Profile16-21Rim88-113 V-YLoad/Speed Index2025First On Market

EU LabelAcross 77 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-73dB

Popular sizes235/65 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Nokian Powerproof 2 in the wet?
Across the 3 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Powerproof 2 stops 3% longer than premium rivals, 1.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 67/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Nokian Powerproof 2 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Nokian Powerproof 2 stops 0.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 90/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Nokian Powerproof 2?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Nokian Powerproof 2's rolling resistance is 3.8% lower than premium rivals, 3.2% lower than mid-range rivals and 12.2% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Nokian Powerproof 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Nokian Powerproof 2 is expected to last around 31,118 miles (50,079 km).
How much does the Nokian Powerproof 2 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Nokian Powerproof 2 is projected to cost €19.78 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €791 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test. Of the tyres compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
More questions about the Nokian Powerproof 2 (2)
What is the Nokian Powerproof 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Nokian Powerproof 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Nokian Powerproof 2 come in?
The Nokian Powerproof 2 is available in 94 sizes, ranging from 195-315/30-65 R16-21.
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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 95%
  • Dry Grip 100%
  • Wet Grip 100%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Handling 90%
  • Comfort 90%

All 1 Nokian Powerproof 2 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
95%
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Initial Impressions
  • 235/65 R17
  • 1,500 miles
The 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.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
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