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Comparison: Nokian Powerproof vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport (2026)

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%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof was done in 2019, 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 Powerproof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof is made in Finland and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
Powerproof
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Number of tests
11
6
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
7.5
10.7
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
53
36

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
96%
Dry braking
Nokian Powerproof
92%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
94%
Dry handling
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
98%
Dry lane changing
Nokian Powerproof
99%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
95%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
87%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Dry steering response
Nokian Powerproof
97%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
94%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Powerproof
93%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
87%
Wet braking
Nokian Powerproof
94%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
95%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
99%
Wet handling
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
91%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian Powerproof
85%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
99%
Exterior noise
Nokian Powerproof
95%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
99%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Powerproof
96%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%

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