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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Switzerland (Esa-Tecar). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Esa-Tecar (0%). The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Spirit 5 HP were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Esa-Tecar
Spirit 5 HP
Number of tests
21
2
Best position
#2
#5
Average position
11.9
6.0
Latest test
2024
2018
Available sizes
164

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
83%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
83%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
72%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
78%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
71%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
71%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
62%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
77%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
68%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
60%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Esa-Tecar Spirit 5 HP
84%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2018205/55 R16View

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