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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

Today, we are comparing two popular summer tyres: Firestone Roadhawk and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Both tyres have proved their worth in a number of tests, so let's dive into the results and find out their strengths and weaknesses.


The Firestone Roadhawk scored an overall rating of 71% on our website. It performed well in Autoklub ČR and ADAC tests, securing positions 11 and 4, respectively, out of a total number of 16-19 tyres. The tyre stood out with its dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking. In the Autobild test, it was ranked 3rd out of 51 compared tyres. However, Firestone Roadhawk has not been replaced by any newer model.


On the other hand, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance performed exceptionally well with a stellar overall rating of 88%. It ranked 8th in Autoklub ČR test, where its dry handling was especially appreciated, and 12th in the ADAC test with the best features being aquaplaning (cross) and aquaplaning (longitudinal). Furthermore, it took the 11th position in the Autobild test."""


It's important to note that Goodyear has already introduced a successor to the Efficient Grip Performance – the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, which is expected to offer even better performance.


In summary, both tyres performed commendably in various tests. While the Firestone Roadhawk excels in dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance scores better in overall test positions and is particularly notable for its dry handling and aquaplaning features. Moreover, Goodyear has already introduced a newer version of the tyre, with likely improved performance.


If you're interested in exploring more about each tyre, you can visit the respective manufacturer's websites: Firestone and Goodyear.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
21
16
18
2
6
Best position
#2
#3
#1
#1
#3
Average position
11.9
5.5
6.1
1.0
4.7
Latest test
2024
2023
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
153
47
23
146

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
23%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%

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