Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (65%) than Firestone (0%). In this particular case, the Firestone Firehawk Sport has a better rating of 73% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.