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Comparison: Fulda EcoControl HP vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Fulda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Fulda (69%). The first tyre test of Fulda EcoControl HP was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2018 195/65 R15 test, where both the EcoControl HP and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 71% of Fulda EcoControl HP has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A rating.

Test Profile

Fulda
EcoControl HP
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
6
21
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
9.8
11.9
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
71
174

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 18 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Dry handling
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Wet
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
98%
Firestone Roadhawk
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Fulda EcoControl HP
97%
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Fulda EcoControl HP
99%
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Wet circle cornering
Fulda EcoControl HP
98%
Firestone Roadhawk
95%
Wet handling
Fulda EcoControl HP
98%
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
97%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Exterior noise
Fulda EcoControl HP
97%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Costs
Confidence
Fulda EcoControl HP
95%
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Mileage
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Price/value
Fulda EcoControl HP
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Rolling resistance
Fulda EcoControl HP
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Summer
2018205/55 R16View

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