Nokian Powerproof 1 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 73 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 3 tests
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The Nokian Powerproof 1 generally receives positive feedback from users, who praise its strong dry and wet grip, impressive value, and overall stability. While most drivers find them comfortable and performant, some note minor drawbacks regarding noise and tread longevity, particularly on heavier vehicles.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
73/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Nokian Powerproof 1 specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Nokian Powerproof 1 generally receives positive feedback from users, who praise its strong dry and wet grip, impressive value, and overall stability. While most drivers find them comfortable and performant, some note minor drawbacks regarding noise and tread longevity, particularly on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions
- High overall stability and handling performance
- Competitive pricing offering great value for money
- Comfortable ride quality for daily driving
Cons
- Shorter tread lifespan, especially on heavier and more powerful vehicles
- Slightly higher noise levels than expected by some users
- Ride comfort may not meet the highest expectations depending on vehicle application
Worth knowing
- Users driving heavy and powerful vehicles, such as the Volvo V90 T8, noted a significantly shorter tread lifespan due to the weight and power output.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 19th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
14th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 18 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 18 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 18 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 18 | |
| Noise | 13th of 18 | |
| Value | 6th of 18 | |
| Wear | 10th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 18 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 18 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 14th of 18 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
13th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
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