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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3

Comparing the Firestone Roadhawk and the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, the latter emerges as the superior model according to various tyre tests results. Let's delve deeper into the specifics of each tyre to provide a fair comparison.


The Firestone Roadhawk, according to our ratings, received 72% score. In the Autobild test amongst 51 tyres, it came in at 30th place, while it secured 11th and 20th positions in Autoklub ČR and ADAC tests respectively. The Roadhawk received praise for being efficient and lightweight with low wear. Its strength lies in its performance on dry roads. However, it's not without its weaknesses, with the main issues being inadequate performance on wet surfaces and lower mileage.


On the other hand, the Hankook Ventus Prime 4, a strong follow-up to the previous model Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125, surpasses Roadhawk in terms of our rating, achieving an impressive 85%. It outperformed Roadhawk in all mutual tests. According to Autobild, it secured the 2nd position out of 51 tyres, showcasing excellence in dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking. In both Autoklub ČR and ADAC, the Ventus Prime 4 ranked higher than the Roadhawk, claiming 9th place in each. Its key strengths include balanced performance on both dry and wet roads. Minimal weaknesses were found, with slight issues in aquaplaning and efficiency.


From the comparison, it's evident that the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 outperforms the Firestone Roadhawk overall. Regardless of the strengths of Firestone Roadhawk, the Ventus Prime 4 offers stronger all-round performance, making it a clear choice for those seeking reliable summer tyres.


For updated information on these models or to explore new tyre offerings from these manufacturers, please visit the Firestone and Hankook pages on our website.


In conclusion, both the Firestone Roadhawk and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 offer credible performances, but the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 stands out as a better performer in tyre tests overall. It's, therefore, an excellent choice considering the balance of its strengths and weaknesses.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Hankook
Ventus Prime 4
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
21
13
31
14
Best position
#2
#2
#1
#2
Average position
11.9
6.2
9.5
18.1
Latest test
2024
2026
2024
2026
Available sizes
164
530
64
116

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
59%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
88%
Wet performance
Firestone Roadhawk
24%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
89%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%
Dry performance
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
62%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
78%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
76%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
65%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
81%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
82%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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