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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Imperial EcoSport 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 17% of the Imperial EcoSport 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Imperial EcoSport 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk and the EcoSport 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Imperial
EcoSport 2
Number of tests
21
5
Best position
#2
#38
Average position
11.9
43.8
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
174
90

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Imperial EcoSport 2
91%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Imperial EcoSport 2
76%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Imperial EcoSport 2
98%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Imperial EcoSport 2
99%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Imperial EcoSport 2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
91%
Imperial EcoSport 2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Imperial EcoSport 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Imperial EcoSport 2
96%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Imperial EcoSport 2
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Imperial EcoSport 2
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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