Firestone

From Firestone’s broad summer range we have chosen just a few tyres based on the most recent independent tests. The focus here is on two models that have been repeatedly measured by European magazines and organizations in 2023–2025.

Firestone Roadhawk 2
The Roadhawk 2 is the successor to the original Firestone Roadhawk, and it continues the line as a mainstream touring summer tyre made in Italy. In 2024 Autozeitung rated it “highly recommended” in 225/45 R17, noting its well-rounded road manners. In 2025 it delivered “satisfactory” results in both Auto Bild (215/55 R18) and Tyre Reviews (225/50 R17). Auto Bild highlighted very strong aquaplaning reserves and good driving dynamics, and pointed out that Firestone itself also recommends this tyre for electric vehicles. The main trade-off mentioned was a clearly limited projected mileage. Overall, Roadhawk 2 has proven consistent across tests, with wet-safety headroom that stands out in its class, offset by wear expectations that are merely average.

Firestone Firehawk Sport
Firestone’s UHP summer option, also made in Italy, has built a solid record with multiple recent tests. ADAC (2025, 225/40 R18) rated it “good,” praising its grip on both dry and wet roads, low weight and low fuel consumption, while noting slight aquaplaning weaknesses and a not-so-high predicted mileage with higher abrasion. Sport Auto (2023, 225/40 R18) awarded a “very good,” emphasizing precise turn-in, reliable wet grip, balanced dry handling and the lowest rolling resistance in the field, but pointing to deficits in cornering aquaplaning. Auto Bild’s verdicts were more conservative: “satisfactory” in 2023 (225/40 R18), where it combined agile dry handling with short wet and dry braking and very low rolling resistance but showed average aquaplaning performance and a delayed steering response on wet; and again “satisfactory” in 2025 (245/35 R19), citing only moderate wet handling and wet braking. The tyre also appeared in Auto Bild’s 2025 braking-distance comparison in 225/40 R18. In short, Firehawk Sport targets drivers who want efficient rolling and balanced, sporty road behaviour, with the caveat of average aquaplaning reserves and wear.