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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Nokian Powerproof 2Upper-middle
NokianNokian

Powerproof 2

7.6
R16 – R21
Kumho Ecsta HS52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta HS52

7.4
R14 – R20
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

9.0
R15 – R21
Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.0
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof 2
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Falken
e.Ziex
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
3
10
3
6
Best position
#6
#2
#2
#3
Average position
9.0
6.0
3.7
4.7
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
91
109
36
146

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Nokian Powerproof 2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof 2
52%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Dry
Nokian Powerproof 2
68%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
91%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Comfort
Nokian Powerproof 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
63%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Costs
Nokian Powerproof 2
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Mileage
Nokian Powerproof 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
54%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%

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