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1. Nokian Powerproof 1 Upper-middle2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Firestone Firehawk Sport has a better rating of 76% compared to 62% of the Nokian Powerproof 1. The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the Firehawk Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Powerproof 1 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 1 is made in Finland and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R18 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good2. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian Powerproof 1 Satisfactory2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,5 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,5 | 3,3 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Good | 3,2 | 2,0 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 | 34.8 | 30.4 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 34.6 | 31.1 | |||||
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