18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Firestone Firehawk Sport - 1
Firestone Firehawk Sport - 2
Firestone Firehawk Sport - 3
Comparison chart

Firestone Firehawk Sport

Summer
Upper-middle
7.8 /10 Recommended

If rolling resistance is your priority, the Firehawk Sport is hard to beat — it topped the charts. Add short braking distances and low noise, and you get an efficiency-focused tyre that doesn't sacrifice safety basics. Wet handling and aquaplaning are the compromises.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Compare all →

See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FirestoneThis tyre
Firehawk Sport
7.8
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise
PirelliPremium
P Zero PZ4
8.9
Better at: Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Victra Sport 5
8.1
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking, Dry handling
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac Pro
7.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
TriangleB
Effexsport TH202
3.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Exterior noise
DoubleBudget
Coin DC100
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet braking, Dry braking
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus S1 evo3 K127
8.1
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Sport 2
7.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
SuperiaBudget
Ecoblue UHP
6.4
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent performance and precise handling on dry roads.

Very good braking and reliable grip on wet surfaces.

Exceptionally low rolling resistance, resulting in low fuel consumption.

Lightweight design.

Attractively priced compared to competitors.

Weaknesses

Some weaknesses in aquaplaning resistance, especially in curves.

Slightly delayed steering response and noticeable understeer on wet roads.

Lower projected tread life due to higher wear.

History

2023

Firestone Firehawk Sport was launched

2023
2× Tested
SportAuto225/40 R18#4Very good
Autobild225/40 R18#9Satisfactory
2025
3× Tested
Autobild245/35 R19#6Satisfactory
ADAC225/40 R18#7Good
Autobild225/40 R18#15
2026
1× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#23
Price vs Quality
Size:

Tests (6)

All test results →
6 Tests 4× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#23 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
245/35 R19
#6 Of 8 Tyres
6thSatisfactory
Audi TT
···
7.Triangle Effexsport TH202Conditionally recommended
ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
#7 Of 18 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#15 Of 52 Tyres
SportAuto Summer
225/40 R18
#4 Of 11 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#9 Of 13 Tyres
9thSatisfactory
Toyota Yaris GR
···
10.Maxxis Victra Sport 5Satisfactory

Sizes (36)

215/35 R18From £82

1 Variants

84YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£82
Compare prices
225/40 R18From £74

1 Variants

92YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£74
Compare prices
225/45 R18From £113

1 Variants

95YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£113
Compare prices
235/40 R18From £100

1 Variants

95YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£100
Compare prices
245/40 R18From £102

1 Variants

97YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£102
Compare prices
245/45 R18From £114

1 Variants

100YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£114
Compare prices
255/35 R18From £112

1 Variants

94YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£112
Compare prices
255/40 R18From £141

1 Variants

99YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£141
Compare prices
265/35 R18From £97

1 Variants

97YXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£97
Compare prices

Firestone Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Firestone is Bridgestone's value brand, and its current summer car range is short and clearly split: the Firehawk Sport is the sporty UHP option for drivers who want sharp steering and dry grip, while the ENLITEN-based Roadhawk 2 is the everyday touring tyre built for class-leading wet grip, longer mileage and low rolling resistance.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
Compare the lineup

Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Very good1× (25%)
Good3× (75%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R18 9.0xxx/xx R19 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.0245/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Firestone Firehawk Sport made?
Firestone Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.

Other Firestone models

View all →

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.