Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Nexen N blue HD plus Lowcost
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nexen N blue HD plus
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Today, we are comparing two high-quality summer tyres from respected manufacturers, the Firestone Roadhawk and the Nexen N blue HD plus, after testing data has been collected from various reputable tyre test websites. These tyres have been assessed based on their performance in wet and dry conditions, comfort, handling, and various other important factors that come into play while driving. Let's dive in and see how these tyres compare!
Firestone Roadhawk
Manufactured by Firestone, one of the world's leading tyre companies with a long history of innovation and quality, the Firestone Roadhawk is a well-rounded tyre designed for performance and efficiency. In our tests, this tyre has received an overall rating of 71%.
When tested by Autobild, the Firestone Roadhawk took the 3rd position among 51 tyres. Some of the tyre's best features included its dry handling, wet handling, and wet side guide performance. Furthermore, it secured the 4th position in the test conducted by ADAC among 16 tyres.
Overall, the Firestone Roadhawk offers a great balance of performance, comfort, and handling in both wet and dry conditions. With its proven reputation in the market, you can be confident while driving on a set of these tyres during the summer months.
Nexen N blue HD plus
Produced by South Korean tyre manufacturer Nexen, the Nexen N blue HD plus is designed to deliver high performance, fuel efficiency, and a comfortable ride. In our tests, this tyre earned an overall rating of 70%.
When tested by Autobild, the Nexen N blue HD plus landed in the 31st position among 51 tyres, showcasing its strong performance in the comfort category. However, in the ADAC test, this tyre took the 13th position out of 16 tyres tested.
Even though the Nexen N blue HD plus performs well in terms of comfort and fuel efficiency, its test results fall short compared to the Firestone Roadhawk when it comes to overall performance, especially in wet and dry handling.
Conclusion
In conclusion, both the Firestone Roadhawk and the Nexen N blue HD plus offer their unique strengths and potential weaknesses. While the Firestone Roadhawk delivers better results in wet and dry handling, the Nexen N blue HD plus provides a more comfortable ride.
However, after considering the test results from Autobild and ADAC, it is evident that the Firestone Roadhawk outperforms the Nexen N blue HD plus in most areas of testing, making it our recommended choice between these two summer tyres. As always, it is important to consider your driving style, road conditions, and personal preferences when selecting tyres for your vehicle.
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Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Nexen N blue HD plus Satisfactory
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1. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 3 | ||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD Plus | 35,8 | 32,1 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 36,5 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus | 38,3 | 40,6 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,2 | 1,7 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 2,2 | ||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 2,4 | ||
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