Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (71%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the Firehawk Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.