Firestone Firehawk Sport

Strengths

Excellent performance and precise handling on dry roads.

Very good braking and reliable grip on wet surfaces.

Exceptionally low rolling resistance, resulting in low fuel consumption.

Lightweight design.

Attractively priced compared to competitors.

Weaknesses

Some weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance, especially in curves.

Slightly delayed steering response and noticeable understeer on wet roads.

Lower projected tread life due to higher wear.

Performance Analysis: Firestone Firehawk Sport

This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.

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Exterior noise

Dry braking

Wet circle cornering

Dry handling

Wet braking

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Wet handling

Aquaplaning - cross

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Timeline

2023

Firestone Firehawk Sport was launched

2023

Firestone Firehawk Sport was tested 2x (SportAuto,...)

2025

Firestone Firehawk Sport was tested 3x (ADAC,...)

Sizes

Firestone Firehawk Sport is made in 33 sizes, starting from 215/35 R18 up to 275/35 R20.

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Firehawk Sport

3.8/5

R18 - R20

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PremiumContact 6

R15 - R22

3.9/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Continental better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet braking
• Dry handling

Continental worse at:

• Exterior noise

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Turanza 6

R16 - R22

3.85/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Wet circle cornering

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Ventus Prime 4

R13 - R23

3.85/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Hankook better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet braking
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Hankook worse at:

• Exterior noise

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Ecsta PS71

R16 - R22

3.8/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Kumho better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling

Kumho worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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SP Sport MAXX RT2

R17 - R21

3.8/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Dunlop better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

Dunlop worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Pilot Sport 4

R16 - R21

3.75/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Michelin better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

Michelin worse at:

• Exterior noise

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Roadhawk 2

R16 - R21

3.7/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Firestone better at:

• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Aquaplaning - cross

Firestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Sport Master

R16 - R22

3.6/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Linglong better at:

• Exterior noise

Linglong worse at:

• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Dry braking

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RainSport 5

R15 - R21

3.1/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Uniroyal better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling

Uniroyal worse at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Exterior noise

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Advan Sport V107

R18 - R23

2.95/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Yokohama better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

Yokohama worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry braking

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Azenis FK510

R17 - R22

2.9/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Falken better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

Falken worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Roadhawk

R15 - R21

2.85/5

Comparison with Firestone Firehawk Sport:

Firestone better at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

Firestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

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Firestone Firehawk Sport in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Firestone Firehawk Sport was featured:

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ADAC Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #7 of 18

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,6	1,5
Firestone Firehawk Sport	3,2	2,0
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Ranked #15 of 52

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.6	27.4
Firestone Firehawk Sport	34.6	31.1
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 245/35 R19
satisfactory
Ranked #6 of 8

The Firestone Firehawk Sport finished 6th out of 8 competitors, earning a final rating of "Satisfactory." Testers praised its precise steering response and good feedback on dry tracks, highlighting the tire's comfort and excellent rolling resistance, where it outperformed all other tested tires. However, its performance was less impressive in wet handling and braking, areas that impacted its overall ranking.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	1-	2+
Firestone Firehawk Sport	3-	2
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 13

Finishing 9th out of 13 competitors, the Firestone Firehawk Sport earned a 'Satisfactory' rating in its latest evaluation. This tire stood out for its newly designed sport profile which contributes to agile handling on dry roads, along with its short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Additionally, it boasted an outstandingly low rolling resistance and was noted for its economical price point. However, it was held back by its average performance in aquaplaning scenarios, a delayed steering response, and a tendency to understeer in wet conditions. Notably, the tire performed exceptionally well in terms of exterior noise and rolling resistance, marking its strong points in these specific areas.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Firestone Firehawk Sport	2-	2+
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SportAuto Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #4 of 11

Securing a commendable fourth place among 11 contenders, the Firestone Firehawk Sport was recognized for its performance with a final rating of 'Very Good'. This tyre distinguished itself by its excellent wet braking capabilities and its highly reliable grip in wet conditions, accompanied by precise steering response. It was noted for offering very balanced and easily controllable driving characteristics on dry surfaces, coupled notably with the lowest rolling resistance in the test. However, it did fall short in terms of performance in cornering aquaplaning. Among the various disciplines evaluated, the tyre shined the brightest in rolling resistance, standing out as the absolute best in this area.