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Comparison: Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Yokohama (58%). The first tyre test of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 was done in 2016, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Yokohama
Bluearth AE-50
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
6
6
Best position
#6
#3
Average position
11.8
4.7
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
12
146

Wet

Wet
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
71%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
90%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
45%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%

Dry

Dry
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
86%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
93%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%

Comfort

Comfort
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
85%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%

Costs

Costs
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Yokohama Bluearth AE-50
79%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%

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