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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)


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
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
21
18
3
15
4
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
6.1
3.3
9.0
3.3
Latest test
2024
2024
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
47
40
225

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet performance
Firestone Roadhawk
24%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
55%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Dry performance
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
58%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%

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