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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 81% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk 2 and the Ultrac+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Number of tests
8
4
Best position
#3
#2
Average position
5.0
8.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
87

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Vredestein Ultrac+
82%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
67%
Vredestein Ultrac+
100%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Vredestein Ultrac+
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Vredestein Ultrac+
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
62%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Vredestein Ultrac+
47%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
50%
Vredestein Ultrac+
67%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
67%
Vredestein Ultrac+
33%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
Vredestein Ultrac+
53%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Roadhawk 2
50%
Vredestein Ultrac+
33%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Vredestein Ultrac+
67%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Vredestein Ultrac+
67%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Vredestein Ultrac+
50%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Vredestein Ultrac+
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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