In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (
Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (
Barum).
Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally,
Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than
Barum (25%). In this particular case, the Barum Polaris 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 80% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating. We also know where
Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.
