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1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian Powerproof 1 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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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 (70%) than Nokian (66%). The first tyre test of Nokian Powerproof 1 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Powerproof 1 and the Firehawk Sport were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Powerproof 1 is made in Finland and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.
| # | Nokian Powerproof 1
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| Dimensions | R17 - R20 | R18 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.6 | 27.4 | |||||
| Nokian Powerproof 1 | 34.8 | 30.4 | |||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport | 34.6 | 31.1 | |||||
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