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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

The Firehawk Sport leads on efficiency; the Roadhawk leads on dry grip.

Firestone's summer passenger range offers two distinct flavours of performance, and the Firehawk Sport and Roadhawk sit at opposite ends of the brand's priority spectrum. The Roadhawk has been a long-running workhorse — a broad-coverage tyre built around confident dry dynamics at an accessible price. The Firehawk Sport is Firestone's more focused, more recent answer for drivers who want efficiency and refinement without sacrificing safety credentials. They overlap in market position, but serve noticeably different driver profiles.

Firestone Firehawk Sport
Good for
Drivers prioritising fuel efficiency and low running costs Motorway and mixed-road drivers wanting refinement Owners of modern large cars on 18–20 inch wheels Those who value a quiet, balanced everyday tyre
Not ideal for
Drivers needing 15, 16 or 17-inch fitments Those with aquaplaning-prone routes or flood-prone roads High-mileage drivers focused on tread longevity
Firestone Roadhawk
Good for
Drivers needing broad size availability from 15 inch up Those prioritising confident dry braking and handling Budget-conscious buyers upgrading from budget-tier tyres Older or compact car owners not covered by Firehawk Sport
Not ideal for
Drivers prioritising fuel economy or EV range Those sensitive to road noise on longer journeys Anyone who can buy the updated Roadhawk 2 instead

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
6
21
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
10.7
11.9
Latest test
2026
2024
Available sizes
36
174

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Dry braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
96%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Firehawk Sport
99%
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Firehawk Sport
95%
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Wet braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
94%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Wet handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
93%
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Exterior noise
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%

Verdict

Choose the Firestone Firehawk Sport if your car fits its size range and you prioritise fuel economy, cabin refinement, and a balanced all-round character — it is the more accomplished and modern tyre of the two. Choose the Firestone Roadhawk if you need a size not covered by the Firehawk Sport, value strong dry dynamics, and can accept the compromises in wet conditions and longevity — though at this point, the Roadhawk 2 is the stronger recommendation within Firestone's current lineup.

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