In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 98% compared to 73% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Ventus Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the
Firehawk Sport and the
Ventus Evo 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 (95%) of the Hankook Ventus Evo also have A wet ratings. We also know where
Firehawk Sport is made - Italy.
