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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nokian Powerproof (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nokian (69%). The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
21
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
7.5
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
174
53

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian Powerproof
81%
Nokian
Powerproof
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
73%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Nokian Powerproof
64%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Nokian Powerproof
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Nokian
Powerproof
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian Powerproof
69%
Nokian
Powerproof
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Nokian Powerproof
66%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Nokian Powerproof
71%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian Powerproof
68%
Nokian
Powerproof
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Nokian Powerproof
56%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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