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Comparison: Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Vredestein (34%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 80% compared to 16% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Vredestein ULTRAC was done in 2022, 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 ULTRAC and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the ULTRAC is made in Hungary and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
6
Best position
#3
Average position
4.7
Latest test
2026
Available sizes
146

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone Roadhawk 2
87%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Wet Braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
73%
Wet Handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
80%
Dry Performance
Vredestein ULTRAC
91%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Dry Braking
Vredestein ULTRAC
91%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Dry Handling
Vredestein ULTRAC
95%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
90%
Dry Lane Change
Vredestein ULTRAC
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Comfort & Noise
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Noise Exterior
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Economy
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein ULTRAC
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
94%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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