Segment
1. Nokian zLine Upper-middle2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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 (62%). The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
1. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Aquaplaning - cross
1. Nokian zLine 75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet circle cornering
2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
1. Nokian zLine 93%
Dry braking
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
2. Nokian zLine 90%
