Nokian zLine – Tests & Review

Nokian zLine photo, test, review

Nokian zLine is an Ultra High Performance summer tire with an asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire also has a version for SUV.

The tire has been replaced by the Nokian Powerproof.

Key performance

Nokian’s rating based on its performance in tests.

Dry performance
97.38 %
Dry braking
96.33 %
Dry handling
98.42 %
Wet performance
95.9 %
Wet braking
91.46 %
Wet handling
98.46 %
Wet lateral handling
97.79 %
Aquaplaning
86.97 %
Straight aqua
93.18 %
Lateral aqua
80.76 %
Rolling resistance
89.81 %
Noise
97.3 %

Nokian zLine Tests

2017 Auto Bild (245/40 R18)

In 2017 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 245/40 R18 and compared to 8 similar budget, medium and premium summer tires.

Nokian zLine test and review
5th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 1.15m longer, than the leader.
Nokian zLine test and review
5th place in Wet handling. Nokian was 1.3km/h slower, than the leader.
summer tire Nokian zLine test and review
3-4th place in Wet lateral handling.
summer tire Nokian zLine test and review
8th place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 2.7km/h lower, than the leader.
summer tire Nokian zLine test and review
5th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 0.6m longer, than the leader.
test Nokian zLine review
7th place in Dry handling. Nokian was 2.2km/h slower, than the leader.
test Nokian zLine review
4th place in Rolling resistance.
test Nokian zLine review
8th place in Noise.
Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking
5
36.4
+0.6
98.35%
Dry handling
7
98.6
-2.2
97.82%
Wet braking
5
46.6
+1.15
97.53%
Wet handling
5
84.4
-1.3
98.48%
Wet lateral handling
3-4
10.64
+0.34
96.8%
Straight aqua
8
70.7
-2.7
96.32%
Rolling resistance
4
8.77
+0.38
95.67%
Noise
8
73.2
+1.6
97.81%

Test result: 6th place, “Good” expert’s score.

  • Good wet performance.
  • Low straight aquaplaning resistance.
  • Good dry braking distance and handling speed.
  • Low rolling resistance.
  • Relatively high noise.

Nokian zLine Review

Summary Table Of Tests Results

The table shows the tire’s performance in each test by categories.

Test Overall 2017 Auto Zeitung 2017 Auto Bild 2016 Auto Zeitung 2015 Auto Zeitung 2015 AMS
Dry braking
96.33% 95.87% 98.35% 95.09% 96.59% 95.75%
Dry handling
98.42% 97.49% 97.82% 98.41% 98.6% 99.77%
Wet braking
91.46% 91.11% 97.53% 89.76% 89.1% 89.81%
Wet handling
98.46% 100% 98.48% 98.02% 97.67% 98.11%
Wet lateral handling
97.79% 97.32% 96.8% 97.9% 99.14% -
Straight aqua
93.18% 88.98% 96.32% 96.36% 94.53% 89.69%
Lateral aqua
80.76% - - - - 80.76%
Rolling resistance
89.81% 82.49% 95.67% 95.83% 97% 78.05%
Noise
97.3% 97.22% 97.81% 98.57% 98.61% 94.29%

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