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 (69%) than Yokohama (57%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 has a better rating of 74% compared to 55% of the Yokohama BluEarth-XT. The first tyre test of Yokohama BluEarth-XT was done in 2025, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the BluEarth-XT and the Roadhawk 2 were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the BluEarth-XT is made in Japan and Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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Autobild
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Summer
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2025 | 215/55 R18 | View |
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Firestone Roadhawk 2
Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Firestone Roadhawk 2
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