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Firestone Roadhawk

Summer
Upper-middle
6.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

The Roadhawk was Firestone's sporty take on the upper-middle segment, and in its early years it delivered — short dry braking distances and dynamic handling made it a decent buy for the price. But test results got progressively worse, picking up some poor placings and an insufficient rating along the way. It has since been replaced by the Roadhawk 2, which is the version worth looking at.

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FirestoneThis tyre
Roadhawk
6.0
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling - objective
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Mileage
Worse at: Dry steering response, Wet handling
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
6.9
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
8.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Wet braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Rolling resistance
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
Advantage
7.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Rolling resistance
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance
DunlopPremium
Sport BluResponse
6.1
Better at: Rolling resistance, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry handling
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Mileage, Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Mileage
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Mileage
Worse at: Rolling resistance
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Rolling resistance

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and short braking distances on dry roads

Low fuel consumption and efficient, lightweight design

Relatively low wear and abrasion on dry surfaces

Sporty, dynamic handling

Good value for money from a reputable brand

Weaknesses

Very weak grip and handling on wet roads

Louder than other tires in tests

Less balanced overall performance, especially in wet conditions

Somewhat higher wear rate compared to top competitors

History

Roadhawk2018–20246.0Roadhawk 22024–20268.3
2018
3× Tested
Autobild195/65 R15#2Exemplary
Autobild195/65 R15#3
ADAC205/55 R16#4Good
2019
3× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#5Satisfactory
Autobild225/45 R17#13
Autobild225/45 R17#18Satisfactory
2020
4× Tested
ACE215/55 R17#7Conditionally recommended
Autobild245/45 R18#9Good
Autobild245/45 R18#11
Autozeitung225/50 R17#12
2021
3× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#9Good
Autobild205/55 R16#10
ADAC225/50 R17#17Poor
2022
3× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#9Satisfactory
ADAC215/60 R16#11Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#30
2023
3× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#11
ADAC205/55 R16#20Good
Autobild225/45 R18#31
2023

Firestone Roadhawk got replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2

2024
2× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#6Good
Autobild205/55 R16#12
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Tests (21)

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21 Tests 11× Recommended
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#6 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#12 Of 55 Tyres
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#11 Of 19 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#20 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#31 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#11 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2022
11thSatisfactory
Skoda Karoq
···
10.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Satisfactory
11.Firestone RoadhawkSatisfactory
12.Sava Intensa HP2Satisfactory
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#30 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#9 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 53 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#17 Of 17 Tyres
ACE Summer
215/55 R17
#7 Of 9 Tyres
ACE2020
7thConditionally recommended
Audi Q2
1.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended
···
6.Kleber Dynaxer HP4Conditionally recommended
7.Firestone RoadhawkConditionally recommended
8.Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125Conditionally recommended
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#9 Of 20 Tyres
9thGood
BMW 5 series
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
#11 Of 50 Tyres
Autozeitung Summer
225/50 R17
#12 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#5 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#13 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#18 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
195/65 R15
#2 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
195/65 R15
#3 Of 51 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 16 Tyres

Sizes (109)

1 Variants

Ratings

Tested 12× By professional organizations

Exemplary1× (8%)
Good1× (8%)
Satisfactory8× (67%)
Conditionally recommended1× (8%)
Poor1× (8%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 9.0xxx/xx R16 8.7xxx/xx R17 5.2xxx/xx R18 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 10.0205/xx Rxx 8.8215/xx Rxx 7.8225/xx Rxx 4.3245/xx Rxx 8.5

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