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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

When comparing two summer tyres, the Firestone Roadhawk and the Barum Bravuris 5 HM, clear differences and similarities emerge. Both models, manufactured by Firestone and Barum respectively, have their strengths and weaknesses.


Firestone's Roadhawk is rated 59% on our website. It stands out best in ADAC's and Autobild's tests for its dry handling, wet handling, and wet side guide. Moreover, ADAC highlights its efficiency and light weight, praising its performance on dry roads, but notes its weakness on wet roads and running performance. Autobild further commends its low fuel consumption, but criticizes its poor performance on dry roads, slightly increased wear, and quite weak performance on wet surfaces.


In the same tests, Barum's Bravuris 5 HM scored lower with a rating of 39%. In the ADAC test, it ranks higher than the Roadhawk, clinching the 15th place out of 17 tested tyres. However, it is placed at a lower 42nd position out of 50 in the Autobild test. Details about its strengths or weaknesses, as well as a detailed report from Autobild are unfortunately not available.


Comparing both tyres, the Firestone Roadhawk outperforms overall in our ratings and in Autobild's test. Considering its strengths in handling and fuel efficiency, it seems to be the better choice for a summer tyre, provided drivers are conscious of its performance limits on wet roads.


The Barum Bravuris 5 HM, on the other hand, while not performing as strong overall, managed to claim a better position in the ADAC test. However, in absence of detailed reviews, it's difficult to thoroughly compare its performance with the Roadhawk.


As of now, neither the Roadhawk nor the Bravuris 5 HM appears to have been replaced by a newer model. This analysis is based on the current versions of each tyre, as detailed on our website.


In summary, while both tyres have their merits, the Firestone Roadhawk generally outperforms the Barum Bravuris 5 HM in our ratings and test results. They both serve as reliable choices for summer tyres with respective focused attributes.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Barum
Bravuris 5 HM
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
21
8
3
13
Best position
#2
#8
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
26.4
3.3
4.3
Latest test
2024
2023
2026
2025
Available sizes
164
161
60
123

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
60%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
64%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
69%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
58%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
57%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
68%
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
84%
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
90%
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
72%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%

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