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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

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%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 66% compared to 60% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the WetProof 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 WetProof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian
WetProof
Number of tests
21
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
5.6
Latest test
2024
2023
Available sizes
174
47

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 56 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Nokian WetProof
93%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Nokian WetProof
93%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Nokian WetProof
90%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Nokian WetProof
94%
Dry Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Nokian WetProof
97%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Nokian WetProof
95%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian WetProof
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Nokian WetProof
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Nokian WetProof
97%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Wet safety
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Nokian WetProof
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Nokian WetProof
94%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Nokian WetProof
88%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian WetProof
89%
Noise Exterior 50kmh
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Nokian WetProof
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian WetProof
88%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Nokian WetProof
96%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Nokian WetProof
83%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Nokian WetProof
79%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Nokian WetProof
95%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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