Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Firestone (72%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Firehawk Sport and the Potenza Sport were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Firehawk Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (81%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Firehawk Sport is made in Italy and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.