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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Michelin e.Primacy vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4


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
Michelin
e.Primacy
Falken
e.Ziex
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
21
18
10
4
3
14
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#3
#2
#2
Average position
11.9
6.1
6.0
12.0
3.7
5.5
Latest test
2024
2024
2026
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
164
47
104
111
34
706

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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