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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 12 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
87%
Vredestein Ultrac+
80%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
89%
Vredestein Ultrac+
76%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
76%
Vredestein Ultrac+
77%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%
Vredestein Ultrac+
84%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Vredestein Ultrac+
58%
Dry Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Vredestein Ultrac+
93%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk 2
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Wet Handling Objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Vredestein Ultrac+
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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