Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Nokian Z G2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 5th.
2012 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test P9 of 9
Good aquaplaning characteristics, a neutral handling and a high level of grip in wet conditions characterise the Nokian Z G2. In the dry there's a slight lack of steering precision and grip which shows in the lap time, but over 15 consecutive fast laps the times remain fairly constant.
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Nokian Z G2. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Potenza S001
8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind
|
8 | 4 | 4 | - | 50% |
 Pirelli P Zero
6 shared: 0 ahead, 6 behind
|
6 | 0 | 6 | - | 0% |
 Toyo Proxes T1 Sport
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo
5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind
|
5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% |
 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental Sport Contact 3
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Kumho Ecsta KU39
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 BFGoodrich g Force Profiler
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Sava intensa uhp
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nexen N8000
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Uniroyal RainSport 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Fulda SportControl
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Cento
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokian Z G2 This tire | 9 | 1 | 5th | 53% |
| Nokian zLine Successor | 15 | 0 | 8th | 44% |
Every tester write-up on the Nokian Z G2 (5 tests) and 22 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Good aquaplaning characteristics, a neutral handling and a high level of grip in wet conditions characterise the Nokian Z G2. In the dry there's a slight lack of steering precision and grip which shows in the lap time, but over 15 consecutive fast laps the times remain fairly constant.
Nokian placed a solid 5th with the Nokian Z G2. While the Nokian only excelled in the noise test, it performed strongly in the wet handling and cornering which insured it a good over result. Slightly let down by the dry handling, the Nokian might not be the best tire for the ultimate performance driver, but it is a solid all rounder.
The Nokian Z G2 shines in the wet with the best braking, the second fastest lap time and beautifully balanced handling. Slight understeer in the dry.
The combination of the A3 and Z G2 is a good combination and shows the Nokian to have no significant weakness
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