Segment
1. Vredestein ULTRAC Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC
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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 Holland (Vredestein). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Vredestein (34%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 74% compared to 21% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Vredestein ULTRAC first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the Roadhawk 2 and the ULTRAC were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy and ULTRAC is made in Hungary.
| # | Firestone Roadhawk 2
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Vredestein ULTRAC 7.25
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein ULTRAC Highly recommended2. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Satisfactory2. Vredestein ULTRAC Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Firestone Roadhawk 2 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Firestone Roadhawk 2 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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