GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV and Nokian PowerProof SUV appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 1 test.
How the Nokian PowerProof SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian PowerProof SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV | Nokian PowerProof SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #2 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85 | 83.9 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV
Nokian PowerProof SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV | Nokian PowerProof SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 6.5 | Nokian PowerProof SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.5 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nokian PowerProof SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 6.3 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 8.0 | GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV |
💧 Wet: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nokian PowerProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 7.0 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The Nokian PowerProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 8.5 for the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.3 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV vs Nokian PowerProof SUV
The GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV or Nokian PowerProof SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian PowerProof SUV ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian PowerProof SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV ranks better than the Nokian PowerProof SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial SportActive 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Nokian PowerProof SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
