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.