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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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
118,73 €
in 235/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index

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SpeedSI index

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Tyre variants (1)

Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 6419440684796 SAP: T433571
NOKIAN TYRES POWERPROOF 2, RIM GUARD, ARAMID
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 118,73 €
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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested only in R16, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (27.–48.)
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 10 measurements · 3 tests
beats 48 of 93
52 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 2 tests
beats 61 of 93
81 +7,2 %
Aquaplaning 2 tests
beats 7 of 76
9 ≈ average
wet handling 2 tests
beats 22 of 77
35 ≈ average
Dry from 4 measurements · 3 tests
beats 76 of 93
82 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 2 tests
beats 78 of 93
91 +4,8 %
dry handling 2 tests
beats 58 of 76
86 +1,1 %
Economy from 4 measurements · 2 tests
beats 60 of 80
76 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 2 tests
beats 69 of 80
90 +3,4 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 41 of 61
75 +5,7 %
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 2 tests
beats 26 of 76
35 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 51 of 76
72 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 17 of 65
32 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 82 % Economy 76 %

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
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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 235/45 R18

Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,7 118,73 €
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 144,92 € Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 167,02 € Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 166,61 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 163,76 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 172,77 € Bridgestone T005 8.6 149,87 € Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 121,37 € Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 153,78 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 155,37 € Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 107,75 € better and cheaper Hankook K135 XL 8.2 132,87 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 138,03 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 97,99 € better and cheaper Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 113,18 € better and cheaper Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 130,97 € Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 137,30 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 118,73 € This tyre Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 116,38 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 113,16 € Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 102,02 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 112,07 € Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 178,97 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 106,12 € Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 71,95 €
5,4 Median 8,0 9,6
17. rank in the group of 24 compared
29 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,3 below the group median group median 8,0
−1,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 144,92 € +26,19 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 167,02 € +48,29 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 166,61 € +47,88 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 163,76 € +45,03 €
  5. 5. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 172,77 € +54,04 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 149,87 € +31,14 €
  7. 6. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 121,37 € +2,64 €
  8. 8. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 153,78 € +35,05 €
  9. 9. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 155,37 € +36,64 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 better and cheaper 107,75 € −10,98 €
  11. 10. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 132,87 € +14,14 €
  12. 12. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 138,03 € +19,30 €
  13. 12. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 better and cheaper 97,99 € −20,74 €
  14. 12. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 better and cheaper 113,18 € −5,55 €
  15. 12. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 130,97 € +12,24 €
  16. 12. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 137,30 € +18,57 €
  17. 17. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 This tyre 118,73 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 116,38 € −2,35 €
  19. 19. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 113,16 € −5,57 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 102,02 € −16,71 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 112,07 € −6,66 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 178,97 € +60,24 €
  23. 22. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 106,12 € −12,61 €
  24. 24. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 71,95 € −46,78 €
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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product codeT433571
EAN6419440684796
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB 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

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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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
118,73 €
↗ 2,79 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
114,37 €
2.7.2026
Highest for the period
118,73 €
8.11.2026
118,73 114,37 118,73 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 115,51 € 2.7.2026: 114,37 € 19.8.2026: 117,07 € 8.11.2026: 118,73 €

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

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