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Comparison: Nokian Cargoproof C vs. Firestone Vanhawk 3 (2026)

Nokian Cargoproof CUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Cargoproof C

8.1
R15 – R17
VS
Firestone Vanhawk 3Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Vanhawk 3

6.6
R15 – R17
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Comtrac 2+ Agilis 3 Efficientgrip Cargo 2
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 (71%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Nokian Cargoproof C has a better rating of 81% compared to 66% of the Firestone Vanhawk 3. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 test, where both the Cargoproof C and the Vanhawk 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Cargoproof C has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Vanhawk 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Nokian
Cargoproof C
Firestone
Vanhawk 3
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
2.0
7.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
19
23

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
78%
Dry braking
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
93%
Dry handling
Nokian Cargoproof C
89%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Cargoproof C
92%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
85%
Dry steering response
Nokian Cargoproof C
87%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
63%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Cargoproof C
95%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Cargoproof C
93%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Cargoproof C
87%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Wet braking
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Cargoproof C
90%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
56%
Wet handling
Nokian Cargoproof C
100%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
67%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian Cargoproof C
97%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
70%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Cargoproof C
81%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
87%
Exterior noise
Nokian Cargoproof C
73%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
100%
Interior noise
Nokian Cargoproof C
89%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Cargoproof C
88%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
58%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Cargoproof C
88%
Firestone Vanhawk 3
58%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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