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Nokian Tyres Premium

POWERPROOF 2

7.7 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
80,55 €
in 225/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/40 R18 92Y XL EAN: 6419440684741 SAP: T433566
NOKIAN TYRES POWERPROOF 2, RIM GUARD, ARAMID
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 80,55 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 evaluated

7.7 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,7 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (27.–51.)
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 10 measurements · 3 tests
beats 46 of 94
49 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 63 of 94
81 +7,2 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 8 of 85
9 ≈ average
wet handling 2 tests
beats 25 of 82
35 ≈ average
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 75 of 94
80 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 78 of 94
91 +4,8 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 62 of 82
86 +1,1 %
Economy from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 66 of 86
77 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 75 of 86
90 +3,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 45 of 62
75 +5,7 %
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 2 tests
beats 30 of 83
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 59 of 83
72 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 23 of 74
32 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 80 % Economy 77 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 stands in size 225/40 R18

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

12. rank in the group of 20 compared
40 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,3 below the group median group median 8,0
−1,2 behind the best in the group the best has 8,9
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 112,60 € +32,05 €
  2. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 121,15 € +40,60 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 108,18 € +27,63 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 105,03 € +24,48 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 87,87 € +7,32 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 99,29 € +18,74 €
  7. 7. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 105,19 € +24,64 €
  8. 8. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 87,41 € +6,86 €
  9. 9. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 114,18 € +33,63 €
  10. 9. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 99,66 € +19,11 €
  11. 9. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 98,88 € +18,33 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 This tyre 80,55 €
  13. 13. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 80,82 € +0,27 €
  14. 14. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 101,31 € +20,76 €
  15. 14. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 96,69 € +16,14 €
  16. 16. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 99,77 € +19,22 €
  17. 16. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 103,14 € +22,59 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 73,40 € −7,15 €
  19. 19. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 68,63 € −11,92 €
  20. 20. 4.0 Rotalla RU01 60,46 € −20,09 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)Y
Product codeT433566
EAN6419440684741
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Nokian Tyres
Tread POWERPROOF 2
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RIM GUARD
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
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CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
8.3
This tyre
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2
Nokian Tyres
POWERPROOF 2
7.7
from 81 €
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone T005
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T005
8.6
from 240 €
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 1×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 12,0
2026
12. place
AutoBild Test letných pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
20 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.

Current lowest
80,55 €
↗ 8,32 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
74,36 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
81,62 €
18.9.2026
81,62 74,36 80,55 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 74,36 € 2.7.2026: 76,57 € 9.9.2026: 79,13 € 11.9.2026: 79,02 € 15.9.2026: 78,89 € 17.9.2026: 78,81 € 17.9.2026: 78,86 € 18.9.2026: 81,62 € 18.9.2026: 78,86 € 24.9.2026: 78,53 € 26.9.2026: 77,95 € 29.9.2026: 81,35 € 29.9.2026: 81,15 € 29.9.2026: 80,77 € 30.9.2026: 81,15 € 30.9.2026: 80,36 € 2.10.2026: 80,17 € 2.10.2026: 81,57 € 3.10.2026: 81,62 € 23.10.2026: 80,55 € 3.11.2026: 81,33 € 6.11.2026: 80,55 € 8.11.2026: 80,55 €

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