Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.