Comparison: Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Firestone (72%). The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the Kinergy eco2 K435 and the Roadhawk were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 66% of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Roadhawk has A rating.