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Firestone Roadhawk 2

Summer
Price from: £67 108 Sizes
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
Upper-middle
8.3 /10 Recommended

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Best in test
9 Tests Price from: £67 108 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

FirestoneThis tyre
Roadhawk 2
8.3
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Rolling resistance
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
7.6
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
NokianUpper-middle
Powerproof 2
8.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-XT
7.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Exterior noise
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry steering response, Mileage
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
8.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Comfort, Wet handling - objective
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.5
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
9.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling - objective
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry steering response
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Recommended by the manufacturer for electric vehicles, indicating suitability for modern car types.

Excellent aquaplaning resistance reserves, providing added safety in wet conditions.

Best rolling resistance among tested tires, contributing to improved energy efficiency.

Predictable and stable handling characteristics with good driving dynamics.

Weaknesses

Significantly reduced tread life compared to competitors.

Weaker straight-line aquaplaning performance and longer wet braking distances than class leaders.

Below average comfort, leading to a less smooth driving experience.

Reviews

9.5
42 Reviews

Customers like

Good grip and handling12×
Good wet performance5×
Effective braking2×
Quiet ride9×
Good value for money8×

History

Roadhawk2018–20246.0Roadhawk 22024–20268.3

What is new compared to Firestone Roadhawk

Best-in-class wet grip with EU label A-grade

20% longer mileage than the original Firestone Roadhawk

12% reduction in rolling resistance for optimized fuel/energy consumption

Engineered with ENLITEN technology, making it EV-ready

Available in 19 more sizes, covering 90% of the MID summer market

Firestone Roadhawk
2023

Firestone Roadhawk 2 was launched and replaced Firestone Roadhawk.

2024
1× Tested
Autozeitung225/45 R17#5Highly recommended
2025
2× Tested
TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R17#6Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R18#6Satisfactory
2026
6× Tested
Netzwelt205/55 R16#3Recommended
Autoexpress205/55 R16#3Highly recommended
Autozeitung235/45 R18#4Recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#4Satisfactory
Automotorsport195/55 R16#5Good
Sportauto205/45 R17#7Sufficient

Performance analysis

Mileage Comparison

This graph shows the mileage comparison between the original Firestone Roadhawk and the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.

Rolling Resistance Reduction

This graph illustrates the reduction in rolling resistance for the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN compared to its predecessor.

Tests (9)

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9 Tests 9× Recommended
Autoexpress Summer
205/55 R16
#3 Of 8 Tyres
Autoexpress2026
3rdHighly recommended
Audi A3
1.Falken ZIEX ZE320Test winner
2.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended
3.Firestone Roadhawk 2Highly recommended
4.Maxxis Premitra HP6Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
235/45 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2026
4thRecommended
Audi A5
1.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended
···
3.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended
4.Firestone Roadhawk 2Recommended
5.BF Goodrich Advantage 2Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#4 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
4thSatisfactory
Audi A4
Autozeitung Summer
225/45 R17
#5 Of 9 Tyres
Autozeitung2024
5thHighly recommended
BMW 1

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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 ▶
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Ratings

Tested 9× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended2× (22%)
●Good6× (67%)
●Sufficient1× (11%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.0xxx/xx R17 8.4xxx/xx R18 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.0235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Firestone Roadhawk 2 made?
Firestone Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy.

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