Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Firestone (71%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 81% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the e.Ziex and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Ziex is made in Turkey and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.