Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Falken summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 66% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. The first tyre test of Falken ZIEX ZE320 was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ZIEX ZE320 is made in Turkey and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.