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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
21
10
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
13.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
174
440

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
71%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
55%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
46%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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