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Comparison: Platin RP 420 Summer vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

Platin RP 420 SummerBudget
PlatinPlatin

RP 420 Summer

1.4
R15 – R19
VS
Firestone RoadhawkUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk

6.0
R13 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Platin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Platin (14%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 14% of the Platin RP 420 Summer. The first tyre test of Platin RP 420 Summer was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the RP 420 Summer and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Platin
RP 420 Summer
Firestone
Roadhawk
Number of tests
2
21
Best position
#39
#2
Average position
39.0
11.9
Latest test
2023
2024
Available sizes
53
174

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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