Comparison: Giti Premium H1 vs. Firestone Roadhawk

Today's comparison focuses on two popular summer tyres - the Giti Premium H1 and the Firestone Roadhawk. Both have had ample opportunity to prove themselves in a number of tyre tests.

Starting off with the Giti Premium H1 - a product of China, it showed an average performance, scoring a rating of 34%. It claimed the 11th position in the ADAC tyre test, out of a total of 16 tyres. According to Autozeitung's evaluation, this tyre stands out for its Dry handling, Dry steering response, and Wet circle cornering. Nonetheless, based on our own evaluation, there is still ample room for improvement if it wants to compete efficiently with the higher-tier brands.

Moving onto the Firestone Roadhawk, this tyre accomplished a much favorable position in similar tests. It earned a rating of 59%, a notable 25% more than the Giti Premium H1. In the mutual ADAC test, the Firestone Roadhawk achieved the 4th position. Its strength, as per Autozeitung, lies in its Dry Steering Response, but it comes with some concessions. Autobild's recent 2023 tests highlighted the lower fuel consumption of this tyre. They also pointed out its weaknesses in wet conditions and tread wear.

In terms of overall comparison, the Firestone Roadhawk excels with a higher rating and better position in mutual tests. While it falls behind on wet roads, it compensates with good dry response and fuel efficiency, making it a dependable option for summer driving. However, with the noted drawbacks, it’s still advisable for Firestone to look into these areas for future upgrades.

On the other hand, Giti Premium H1 showcases decent performance, particularly in dry handling and steering response. Despite its lower overall score, it's evident that the tyre holds its own specialities. Therefore, while it’s not a leading competitor, it's a reasonable option for those focusing on particular conditions.

In conclusion, your choice between the Firestone Roadhawk and the Giti Premium H1 will largely depend on your specific requirements and preferences for summer driving conditions. If fuel efficiency and dry steering hold more weightage for you, then the Firestone tyre is the better pick. However, if you prefer a good balance between dry and wet conditions, you might want to consider the Giti one.

For more details on these tyres, you can visit Firestone's summer tyre range and the Giti Premium H1 page respectively.