Nokian zLine

The Nokian zLine is a Max Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 83 tire reviews averaging 86% over 698,815 miles driven, and 17 tests with an average result of 8th.

Dry Grip 91%
Wet Grip 90%
Road Feedback 89%
Handling 87%
Wear 76%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 82%

The zLine is ranked 11th of 78 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Nokian Z G2 and this tire has been replaced by the Nokian PowerProof.

Tests Included

17

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

20th

Average Result

8th

Latest Tire Test Results

2018 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
9th of 10 tires
  • Low rolling resistance.
  • Very weak dry performance, average wet performance.
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2017 AZ Summer Tire Test
5th of 10 tires
  • Good handling and lateral stability in the wet, good handling feel and feedback in both the wet and dry
  • Highest rolling resistance
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Questions and Answers for the Nokian zLine

2018-01-17 - Looking to replace 265/45 21 104 Dunlop SP Sport 01s on an Infiniti QX70 with something newer and better. Nokian Zline SUV and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 seem about the same on eu label and reviewer scores. However, even though both are High Performance Summer tires would the Nokian have the edge in colder temperatures and on snow ? The A/S version is US only and not made in 265/45 21 in any case. .

While Nokian Tires do specialise in winter tires, the zLine is a UHP summer so it's unlikely to have a significant performance advantage over the Dunlop in cold / snow.


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Available in 2 tire sizes - View all.

Top 3 Nokian zLine Reviews

Given 87% while driving a Peugeot 407Hdi (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 31,000 average miles
I have had them for 51.000km (31K miles) as my front tires of my Peugeot 407 2.0. I was a bit worried initially because I lost 2mm too quickly to my taste but then the deterioration stabilized and I had a good driving experience in all conditions (particularly with rain). After 51K kms the tires are
Helpful 1698 - tire reviewed on May 10, 2016