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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Nokian Powerproof (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%). The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy and Powerproof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
8
11
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
5.0
7.5
Latest test
2026
2022
Available sizes
143
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
74%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
89%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
43%
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
92%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk 2
40%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
92%
Nokian Powerproof
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
99%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
89%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
61%
Nokian Powerproof
79%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
43%
Nokian Powerproof
70%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
89%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
89%
Nokian Powerproof
91%

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