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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Barum Polaris 6

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 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Barum Polaris 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Barum Polaris 6 has C rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Barum
Polaris 6
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
7.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
164
98

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Polaris 6
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Barum Polaris 6
74%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Barum Polaris 6
80%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Barum Polaris 6
75%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Barum Polaris 6
84%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Barum Polaris 6
78%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry performance
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Barum Polaris 6
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Barum Polaris 6
81%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Barum Polaris 6
94%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Barum Polaris 6
88%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Barum Polaris 6
69%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Barum Polaris 6
97%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Barum Polaris 6
92%

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