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Comparison: Firestone Vanhawk 3 vs. Nokian Cargoproof C (2026)

Firestone Vanhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Vanhawk 3

6.6
R15 – R17
VS
Nokian Cargoproof CUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Cargoproof C

8.1
R15 – R17
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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 Cargoproof C has a better rating of 81% compared to 66% of the Firestone Vanhawk 3. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 test, where both the Vanhawk 3 and the Cargoproof C were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Vanhawk 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian Cargoproof C has A rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Vanhawk 3
Nokian
Cargoproof C
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
7.0
2.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
23
19

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
78%
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Dry braking
Firestone Vanhawk 3
93%
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Nokian Cargoproof C
89%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Vanhawk 3
85%
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Dry steering response
Firestone Vanhawk 3
63%
Nokian Cargoproof C
87%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
70%
Nokian Cargoproof C
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Nokian Cargoproof C
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Nokian Cargoproof C
87%
Wet braking
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Vanhawk 3
56%
Nokian Cargoproof C
90%
Wet handling
Firestone Vanhawk 3
67%
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Vanhawk 3
70%
Nokian Cargoproof C
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
87%
Nokian Cargoproof C
81%
Exterior noise
Firestone Vanhawk 3
100%
Nokian Cargoproof C
73%
Interior noise
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Nokian Cargoproof C
89%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
58%
Nokian Cargoproof C
88%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Vanhawk 3
58%
Nokian Cargoproof C
88%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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