{"id":6217,"date":"2026-04-22T20:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:20:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:20:15","slug":"motor-summer-tyre-test-2026-235-55-r18-nokian-powerproof-2-wins-suv-shootout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bandenlab.be\/mag\/motor-summer-tyre-test-2026-235-55-r18-nokian-powerproof-2-wins-suv-shootout\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor Summer Tyre Test 2026: Nokian Powerproof 2 Wins 8-Tyre SUV Shootout (235\/55 R18)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Motor magazine tested 8 summer tyres<\/strong> in size 235\/55 R18<\/strong> using a Skoda Kodiaq<\/strong> (second generation) at a proving ground near Madrid, Spain<\/strong>. The test was conducted in late autumn 2025 under warm summer conditions. The lineup covered a wide price spectrum \u2014 from premium brands to budget alternatives \u2014 with prices ranging from 303 PLN (Triangle) to 603 PLN (Goodyear).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scoring system allocated 170 points total<\/strong>: 100 for wet performance (braking 35 pts, aquaplaning longitudinal 20 pts, aquaplaning lateral 10 pts, wet circle 10 pts, wet handling 25 pts), 65 for dry performance (braking 35 pts, handling 25 pts, noise 5 pts), and 5 for rolling resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Nokian Powerproof 2 \u2014 169.1 pts \u2014 Test Winner<\/strong>
A near-perfect score. Nokian dominates all wet disciplines: shortest wet braking at 29.7 m, best longitudinal aquaplaning (86.6 km\/h) and lateral aquaplaning (73.1 km\/h). A deserved winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Kleber Dynaxer HP5 SUV \u2014 168.4 pts \u2014 Recommended<\/strong>
The best value pick in the test. Just 0.7 pts behind the winner, Kleber posts the shortest dry braking distance<\/em> (33.6 m) and strong wet scores \u2014 all at a competitive 502 PLN price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV \u2014 165.3 pts \u2014 Recommended<\/strong>
Best wet handling lap time in the test. However, it finishes 6th in dry braking (36.3 m), which holds back its overall ranking despite its premium positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Hankook Ventus Prime4 K135 \u2014 164.0 pts \u2014 Recommended<\/strong>
Consistent across most disciplines but the loudest tyre in the test at 75.5 dB (exterior). A solid mid-range choice at 534 PLN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Bridgestone Turanza 6 \u2014 163.9 pts \u2014 Recommended<\/strong>
Joint-best rolling resistance (5.0\/5 pts, 5.95 kg\/t) shared with D\u0119bica. Loses ground in wet handling (24.2\/25 pts \u2014 worst among recommended tyres). A slight underperformance for a premium brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Nexen N’Fera Primus \u2014 162.7 pts \u2014 Conditionally Recommended<\/strong>
Meets the required safety standard but posts the weakest longitudinal aquaplaning figure (81.9 km\/h). Best choice among budget-oriented mid-range options at 396 PLN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. D\u0119bica Presto \u2014 162.2 pts \u2014 Conditionally Recommended<\/strong>
Shares the best rolling resistance (5.0 pts), quietest co-leader (71.4 dB), yet weakest wet braking among the conditionally recommended group (31.9 m). Suitable for cost-conscious drivers at 429 PLN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Triangle Advantex SUV TR259 \u2014 153.5 pts \u2014 Not Recommended<\/strong>
The wet braking distance of 36.0 m is 6.3 m longer than Nokian’s 29.7 m \u2014 a gap that can determine whether a collision happens. Triangle also posts the weakest rolling resistance (8.33 kg\/t, 3.5\/5 pts). Despite the lowest price (303 PLN), it is not a safe choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nokian Powerproof 2 wins convincingly with a near-perfect score, excelling in every wet discipline. Kleber Dynaxer HP5 SUV is the standout value find \u2014 2nd overall at a significantly lower price than most premium competitors. Goodyear, Hankook, and Bridgestone all earn a “recommended” verdict. Nexen and D\u0119bica conditionally pass the safety bar and suit budget-conscious buyers. Triangle fails the safety threshold and cannot be recommended despite its low price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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