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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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
102,85 €
in 245/40 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 245/40 R18 97Y XL EAN: 6419440684826 SAP: T433574
NOKIAN TYRES POWERPROOF 2, RIM GUARD, ARAMID
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 102,85 €
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 245/40 R18 among 72 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (24.–47.)
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 10 measurements · 3 tests
beats 47 of 94
51 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 66 of 94
81 +7,2 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 3 of 78
9 ≈ average
wet handling 2 tests
beats 22 of 81
35 ≈ average
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 75 of 94
80 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 78 of 94
91 +4,8 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 61 of 82
86 +1,1 %
Economy from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 67 of 81
83 +4,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 70 of 79
90 +3,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 43 of 57
75 +5,7 %
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 2 tests
beats 32 of 78
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 53 of 77
72 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 22 of 67
32 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 83 % Dry 80 %

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
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
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 245/40 R18

Compared with 16 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

10. rank in the group of 16 compared
−0,3 below the group median group median 8,0
−1,2 behind the best in the group the best has 8,9
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (16)
  1. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 128,62 € +25,77 €
  2. 2. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 110,36 € +7,51 €
  3. 2. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 107,00 € +4,15 €
  4. 4. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 123,12 € +20,27 €
  5. 5. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 128,32 € +25,47 €
  6. 6. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 better and cheaper 101,82 € −1,03 €
  7. 7. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 128,32 € +25,47 €
  8. 7. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 104,50 € +1,65 €
  9. 7. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 129,34 € +26,49 €
  10. 10. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 This tyre 102,85 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 101,85 € −1,00 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 90,28 € −12,57 €
  13. 13. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 106,08 € +3,23 €
  14. 14. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 92,77 € −10,08 €
  15. 15. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 92,69 € −10,16 €
  16. 16. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 78,41 € −24,44 €
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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)Y
Product codeT433574
EAN6419440684826
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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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 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
102,85 €
↗ 8,10 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
95,14 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
102,85 €
8.11.2026
102,85 95,14 102,85 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 95,14 € 2.7.2026: 97,96 € 17.8.2026: 99,48 € 21.8.2026: 101,88 € 21.8.2026: 102,19 € 24.8.2026: 97,96 € 9.9.2026: 102,19 € 8.11.2026: 102,85 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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