Nokian zLine SUV

Nokian zLine SUV photo, test, review

Nokian zLine SUV is a summer premium tire with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.

The tire also has version for Passengers cars.

The tire has been replaced by the Nokian Powerproof SUV.

2016 Auto Zeitung Nokian zLine SUV test

In 2016 experts of the German magazine Auto Zeitung have tested Nokian zLine SUV at size 255/55 R18 and compared with 7 similar budget, medium and premium summer tires.

summer tire Nokian zLine SUV test and review
2nd place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 2.1m longer, than the leader.
summer tire Nokian zLine SUV test and review
3-4th place in Wet handling. 0.3sec longer, than the leader.
summer tire Nokian zLine SUV test and review
7th place in Wet lateral handling. Nokian was 1.31sec slower, than the leader.
summer tire Nokian zLine SUV test and review
6th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 2.5km/h lower, than the leader.
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5th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.8m longer, than the leader.
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7th place in Dry handling. Nokian was 0.9sec slower, than the leader.
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6-7th place in Dry slalom. Nokian was 0.9km/h slower, than the leader.
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6th place in Gravel braking.
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3-4th place in Gravel handling.
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Last place in Gravel traction.
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Last place in Grass traction.
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5th place in Mud traction.
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6th place in Sand traction.
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1st place in Rolling resistance.
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2-3rd place in Noise.

Overall Nokian zLine SUV review

Main conclusions:

  • Good wet performance.
  • Average straight aquplanning resistance.
  • Average results on the dry.
  • The best rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.

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