Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 42% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Roadhawk 2 were tested.