Nokian Powerproof 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 91% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 74 · 1 review analysed Road tests 79 · 4 tests
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Nokian Powerproof 2 has a Relative Score of 75 out of 100 among summer tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (86) and weakest for noise (64). 1 owner reviews rate it 74 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 50,000 km (31,000 miles), newest 2026.
- Strength: Wet 86 — 1st of 6 (2026 Die Reifentester Summer tire Test - 235/55 R18), 2nd of 8 (2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test)
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
74/100From 1 owner review analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
79/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1 owner review found online.
The Nokian Powerproof 2 is highly regarded for its balanced performance, offering a sophisticated blend of precise steering feedback and strong grip in both wet and dry conditions. Users appreciate the tire's ability to maintain high levels of comfort without sacrificing the direct handling characteristics provided by its aramid-reinforced sidewall construction.
Pros
- Excellent steering precision and direct feedback
- Strong, reliable grip in both wet and dry weather
- High level of ride comfort
- Robust sidewall construction
Cons
- Limited long-term data available regarding tread longevity
- Higher price point compared to entry-level alternatives
Worth knowing
- The aramid-reinforced sidewalls provide notable steering directness even on tires with higher aspect ratios.
- Users transitioning from the Nokian Wetproof report a significant improvement in steering responsiveness.
5 published test appearances (4 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Autobild Summer tire Test · 245/45 R19
12th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 18th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 9th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
10th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 ACE Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2026 Die Reifentester Summer tire Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18
2nd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 6 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 2nd of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 6 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 6 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 6 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 6th of 6 |
Source: Die Reifentester
Nokian Powerproof 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | B in 70% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 69–73 dB |
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