Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 81% compared to 78% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Firehawk Sport and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Firehawk Sport is made in Italy and Victra Sport 5 is made in China.