Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Upper-middle
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Firestone (69%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 90% compared to 74% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Highly recommended2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk 2 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Firestone Roadhawk 2 Rating: Satisfactory | |||||||
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