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

Test Profile

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

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

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