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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

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As of now, neither the Roadhawk nor the Bravuris 5 HM appears to have been replaced by a newer model.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
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
21
8
15
18
Best position
#2
#8
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
26.4
9.0
6.1
Latest test
2024
2023
2025
2024
Available sizes
164
161
225
47

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
58%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
57%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

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