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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Sava Intensa UHP vs. Semperit Speed-Life vs. Firestone Roadhawk 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As of now, neither the Roadhawk nor the Bravuris 5 HM appears to have been replaced by a newer model.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
Sava
Intensa UHP
Semperit
Speed-Life
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
21
8
1
6
Best position
#2
#8
#6
#3
Average position
11.9
26.4
6.0
4.7
Latest test
2024
2023
2016
2026
Available sizes
164
161
24
16
146

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
60%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
64%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
58%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
57%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
68%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
61%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Bravuris 5 HM
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%

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