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

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). 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 Vredestein Ultrac+ was done in 2026, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Ultrac+ and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

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

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Tests used in comparison

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

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