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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Hankook ION Evo vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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 However, Firestone Roadhawk has not been replaced by any newer model.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 Moreover, Goodyear has already introduced a newer version of the tyre, with likely improved performance.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
Hankook
ION Evo
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
21
16
1
14
Best position
#2
#3
#1
#1
Average position
11.9
5.5
1.0
3.4
Latest test
2024
2023
2025
2026
Available sizes
164
153
64
70

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
23%
Hankook ION Evo
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

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