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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 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 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian Powerproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Powerproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Nokian
Powerproof
Number of tests
21
11
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
7.5
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
174
53

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Nokian Powerproof
98%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Nokian Powerproof
91%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Nokian Powerproof
86%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Nokian Powerproof
88%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Nokian Powerproof
100%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Nokian Powerproof
82%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Nokian Powerproof
75%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Nokian Powerproof
93%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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