Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nokian zLine
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (61%) than Firestone (52%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 70% compared to 42% of the Nokian zLine. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian zLine also have A wet ratings.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
1. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
1. Nokian zLine 7.382. Firestone Roadhawk 12.21
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
1. Nokian zLine 75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet handling
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet circle cornering
2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Dry handling
1. Nokian zLine 93%
Dry driving behavior
1. Nokian zLine 80%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Nokian zLine 75%
Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB2. Nokian zLine ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Rolling resistance
1. Nokian zLine 90%