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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

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As of now, neither the Roadhawk nor the Bravuris 5 HM appears to have been replaced by a newer model.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 Prime3 K125
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
21
8
22
36
Best position
#2
#8
#1
#1
Average position
11.9
26.4
4.9
3.1
Latest test
2024
2023
2022
2023
Available sizes
164
161
161
296

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
60%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
64%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
64%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
69%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
58%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Wet performance
Firestone Roadhawk
24%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
77%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
57%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
68%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry performance
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
76%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
84%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
67%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
90%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
63%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
53%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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