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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Linglong Sport Master (2026)

Firestone Firehawk SportUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk Sport

7.8
R18 – R20
VS
Linglong Sport MasterBudget
LinglongLinglong

Sport Master

7.7
R14 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Linglong (63%). In this particular case, the Firestone Firehawk Sport has a better rating of 78% compared to 77% of the Linglong Sport Master. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Firehawk Sport and the Sport Master were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Firehawk Sport is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Linglong
Sport Master
Number of tests
6
11
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
10.7
10.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
36
156

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
74%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Linglong Sport Master
60%
Linglong
Sport Master
Wet Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
80%
Linglong Sport Master
68%
Wet Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
68%
Linglong Sport Master
62%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Firehawk Sport
82%
Linglong Sport Master
53%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Firehawk Sport
73%
Linglong Sport Master
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Firehawk Sport
69%
Linglong Sport Master
53%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
78%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Linglong Sport Master
60%
Linglong
Sport Master
Dry Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
77%
Linglong Sport Master
64%
Dry Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
78%
Linglong Sport Master
56%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
90%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Linglong Sport Master
90%
Linglong
Sport Master
Noise Exterior
Firestone Firehawk Sport
90%
Linglong Sport Master
90%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Linglong Sport Master
73%
Linglong
Sport Master
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Linglong Sport Master
73%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/40 R18View

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