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Firestone Roadhawk 2

Summer
Upper-middle
8.1 /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.

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8 Tests Price from: £65 108 Sizes
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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

FirestoneThis tyre
Roadhawk 2
8.1
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Comfort, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Dry braking
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport Evo
9.3
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
9.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Wet braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
8.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet handling
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
7.7
Better at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
7.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac+
6.6
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross
GitiBudget
Gitisynergy H2
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
4.3
Better at: Dry braking, Comfort, Exterior noise

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.

History

Roadhawk2018–20246.0Roadhawk 22024–20268.1

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
5× Tested
Netzwelt205/55 R16#3Recommended
Autozeitung235/45 R18#4Recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#4Satisfactory
Automotorsport195/55 R16#5Good
Sportauto205/45 R17#7Sufficient
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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 (8)

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8 Tests 8× Recommended
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

Sizes (108)

185/55 R16From £83

1 Variants

83V
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195/45 R16From £89

2 Variants

84VXL
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195/50 R16From £99

1 Variants

88VXL
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195/55 R16From £85

3 Variants

8791VH
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195/60 R16From £108

1 Variants

89V
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205/45 R16From £98

1 Variants

87W
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205/50 R16From £85

4 Variants

87WV
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205/55 R16From £66

4 Variants

9194WVHXL
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205/60 R16From £80

4 Variants

9692WVH
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215/45 R16From £114

1 Variants

90VXL
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215/55 R16From £99

2 Variants

9793YVXL
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215/60 R16From £104

2 Variants

99VHXL
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215/65 R16From £89

3 Variants

10298VH
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215/70 R16From £103

1 Variants

100H
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225/55 R16From £107

2 Variants

9995YVXL
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225/60 R16From £131

2 Variants

98102YVXL
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235/60 R16From £89

1 Variants

104HXL
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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 8× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended1× (13%)
●Good6× (75%)
●Sufficient1× (13%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.4xxx/xx R18 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 7.5215/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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