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Comparison: Avon ZZ5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

Avon ZZ5Budget
AvonAvon

ZZ5

R17 – R20
VS
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Avon (35%). The first tyre test of Avon ZZ5 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the ZZ5 and the Roadhawk were tested.

Test Profile

Avon
ZZ5
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
1
21
Best position
#30
#2
Average position
30.0
11.9
Latest test
2020
2024
Available sizes
18
174

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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