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

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

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

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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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