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Comparison: Giti Synergy E1 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Our review today consists of two summer tyres, the Giti Synergy E1 and the Firestone Roadhawk. Both have differing strengths and weaknesses and varied results in comparative tests.

Let's start with the Giti Synergy E1 tyre. In the tests conducted by ADAC and Autobild, this tyre secured the 12th and 19th positions respectively among all tyres evaluated. The strengths of the Giti Synergy E1 were its noise, both exterior and interior, and its low rolling resistance. These features make for a quieter drive with good fuel efficiency. However, with an overall rating of 35%, the tyre's performance in other areas such as dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking were relatively weak. This model by Giti, a veteran tyre manufacturer, has not been replaced with a newer model yet.


On the other side of the comparison, we have the Firestone Roadhawk. This tyre performed significantly better in the same tests, ranking 5th in the test conducted by ADAC and 3rd in the one performed by Autobild. The strengths of the Firestone Roadhawk are its dry driving behavior, safety, and wet braking. With an overall rating of 67%, it's clear that this tyre offers a higher level of safe and confident control in various conditions. However, it's worth noting that this model performed less favorably in terms of rolling resistance and noise creation. Like the Synergy E1, the Firestone Roadhawk is a stalwart product of its manufacturer Firestone and has not been replaced by a newer model yet.


In summary, our reviews show that the Firestone Roadhawk outperforms the Giti Synergy E1 in the tested categories, with better overall rankings in both tests. The Roadhawk provides excellent dry driving behaviour, safety and wet braking conditions, whereas the Giti Synergy E1 has the edge with its lower noise levels and better rolling resistance. It's clear, however, that both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, depending on the criteria one values most.


Ultimately, choosing between these two tyres will depend on your individual driving needs and preferences. We recommend checking out the respective Giti Synergy E1 and Firestone Roadhawk pages for more detailed reviews and test results.

Test Profile

Giti
Synergy E1
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
3
21
18
4
Best position
#12
#2
#1
#2
Average position
16.0
11.9
6.1
3.3
Latest test
2019
2024
2024
2026
Available sizes
19
165
47
40

Wet

Wet
Giti Synergy E1
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
Wet circle cornering
Giti Synergy E1
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Wet handling
Giti Synergy E1
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Giti Synergy E1
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Giti Synergy E1
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Wet braking
Giti Synergy E1
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
84%

Costs

Costs
Giti Synergy E1
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Mileage
Giti Synergy E1
66%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Price/value
Giti Synergy E1
63%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Fuel efficiency
Giti Synergy E1
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Rolling resistance
Giti Synergy E1
100%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Giti Synergy E1
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Exterior noise
Giti Synergy E1
87%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%
Interior noise
Giti Synergy E1
91%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Dry

Dry
Giti Synergy E1
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Dry driving behavior
Giti Synergy E1
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry handling
Giti Synergy E1
93%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
80%

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