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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6

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We are comparing two popular summer tyres - the Firestone Roadhawk and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2. Both tyres have had strong showings in various tyre tests that evaluated their performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. In our assessment, the Goodyear model scored higher with a rating of 87%, compared to the Firestone's 72%.


Looking at a recent test by Autobild, the Firestone Roadhawk excelled in dry and wet handling and had a respectable performance in wet side guidance. The tyre excelled in dry handling and wet handling and fended well in the wet side guide. However, it had a weakness in wet surface performance, specifically in terms of control and grip. Overall, it secured the 10th position among 53 tyres tested.


In the same Autobild test, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 earned top marks for its impressive mileage, value and comfort. Despite these strong features, the tyre placed 13th in the test, slightly behind the Firestone Roadhawk.


The ADAC test further put these two filters to the test. Here the Firestone Roadhawk succeeded in dry braking and wet circle cornering but it struggled with handling on wet surfaces, making it the loudest tyre in the test. Overall, it came in 9th position among 16 tyres tested.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, on the other hand, outperformed all tires in the ADAC test, coming in first place. Additionall, it was found to have excellent handling, short braking distances and high mileage according to Autobild 2022.


However, some drawbacks were noted. The tyre's the higher than average cost was seen as a minus. This, in addition to the excellent handling, short braking distance and high mileage culminated in Goodyear's strong showing in our tests as evidenced bye its 87% rating.


In conclusion, although both the Firestone Roadhawk and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 performed well in our tests, the Goodyear offers outstanding performance and value despite its high price. Ensuring that you get value for your money. Check out more about Goodyear tyres here.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
21
18
13
Best position
#2
#1
#2
Average position
11.9
6.1
6.2
Latest test
2024
2024
2026
Available sizes
164
47
225

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Bridgestone Turanza 6
64%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
64%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
73%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
86%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View

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