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

Test Profile

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

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

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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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