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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Hankook ION Evo


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
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
21
18
10
3
3
1
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#2
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
6.1
6.0
3.3
3.7
1.0
Latest test
2024
2024
2026
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
164
47
104
40
34
64

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

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