Segment
1. Nokian zLine Upper-middle2. Fulda SportControl 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Fulda SportControl 2 vs. Nokian zLine
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Fulda summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Nokian (58%). In this particular case, the Fulda SportControl 2 has a better rating of 84% compared to 37% of the Nokian zLine. The first tyre test of Fulda SportControl 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the SportControl 2 and the zLine were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Fulda SportControl 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian zLine also have A wet ratings.
| # | Fulda SportControl 2 | Nokian zLine | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
1. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Fulda SportControl 2 Exemplary2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Fulda SportControl 2 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet handling
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Wet circle cornering
2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Fulda SportControl 2 70 dB2. Nokian zLine ? dB
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
1. Nokian zLine 93%
Dry braking
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Fulda SportControl 2 | 35,1 | 37,9 | |||||
| Nokian zLine | 36,1 | 40,2 | |||||
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