Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Linglong Sport Master
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 88% · 11
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 14
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and the Linglong Sport Master have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN held 8.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Sport Master stopped 14.8% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
If you want the safer, more sensible everyday choice with better efficiency, longer life, lower abrasion, and stronger lateral aquaplaning security, pick the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN (especially for high-mileage commuting and mixed-weather touring). Choose the Linglong Sport Master only if your top priority is maximum wet braking performance per euro-and you accept the well-documented drawbacks in dry stability/steering and the much poorer wear/eco results; for most drivers, ADAC's “not recommended” verdict is the deciding factor.
Where the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is stronger
- Efficiency leader in Sport Auto: lowest rolling resistance (8 kg/t vs 9.7 kg/t), supporting lower energy use
- Strong curved/lateral aquaplaning resistance in both tests (Sport Auto: 2.44 vs 2.19 m/s²; ADAC: 3.6 vs 3.4 m/s²), a real advantage in heavy rain on motorways and rutted roads
- Better environmental durability in ADAC: significantly higher predicted wear life (36,700 km vs 26,100 km) and lower abrasion (95 vs 131 mg/km/t)
Where the Sport Master is stronger
- Outstanding wet braking in both tests, with very large real-world stopping-distance wins (e.g., 32.2 m vs 38.3 m in Sport Auto; 30.1 m vs 34.9 m in ADAC)
- Best-in-comparison dry braking across both tests (34.2 m vs 34.9 m; 35.0 m vs 35.4 m), even if the margin is small
- Marginally stronger objective pace metrics in Sport Auto dry/wet handling (112 vs 110.6 km/h dry handling; 55.5 vs 54.7 km/h wet handling)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Sport Master at a glance
| Category | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Gap | Sport Master |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 1 | 1 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 1 | The Sport Master stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 3 |
| Wet10 measurements | 4 | The Sport Master stopped 14.8% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 5 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Value4 measurements | 4 | 0 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Sport Master by 0.3 | 8.9/10 |
| Owner rating11 and 14 reviews | 88% | The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN by 13 points | 75% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 100% | The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN by 21 points | 79% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 110 | 44 sizes made in both | 62 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Field | Sport Master |
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| 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 16 | P16 of 16 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Sport Master
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Sport Master
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Sport Master
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Gap | Sport Master | Wins | ||||||||
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| 35.15 | 1.6% | 34.6 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 110.6 | 1.3% | 112 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 16.7% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 36.6 | 14.8% | 31.15 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 40.1 | 19.5% | 32.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 54.7 | 1.5% | 55.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 8.33 | 0.2% | 8.31 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 80.2 | 0.5% | 80.6 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 3.02 | 8.6% | 2.8 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 28.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 71.8 | 2.3 dB | 69.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 36,700 | 40.6% | 26,100 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 8 | 17.5% | 9.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 5.7 | 5% | 6 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 95 | 27.5% | 131 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN scores 8.6 and the Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
| Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Category | Sport Master | ||
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| 74 | Dry | 86 | ||
| 83 | Wet | 94 | ||
| 15 | Comfort | 70 | ||
| 60 | Value | 3 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Category | Sport Master | ||
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| 8.9 | Dry Grip | 7.7 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.3 | Road Feedback | 6.6 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 7.4 | ||
| 9.2 | Wear | 7.1 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
- 88%from 11 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 82,200 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN very highly overall, describing it as a premium-feeling touring tyre at a mid-range price with strong safety and predictability. The most consistent praise is for confident wet-weather grip (including heavy rain/highway use), stable dry handling, and a comfortable ride, with many also highlighting excellent rim protection. Noise is the main recurring drawback, often described as surface-dependent and sometimes more noticeable around 50-60 km/h, though several users still find it quiet.
- Strong wet grip and confidence in heavy rain
- Comfortable ride and good touring manners
- Stable, predictable handling and braking in dry and wet
- Excellent rim protection
- Road noise can be surface-dependent and noticeable at some speeds
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 11 Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN reviewsVery satisfied.
Very nice grip (dry and wet)
Has significantly lowered consumption compared to previous tyres(latitude cross), and dramatically more quiet
Linglong Sport Master
- 75%from 14 reviews
- 79%would buy again
- 130,544 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners find the Linglong Sport Master offers strong dry and wet grip for the money, with several calling its braking particularly impressive for a budget tyre. Value for money is a clear highlight, though overall sentiment is mixed-to-positive (7/10 positive reviews). The most common criticisms are a lack of progressive behaviour at the limit and vague steering feel (raised by around one in three and around one in five owners respectively), with some also reporting higher road noise. Tread life feedback is split, with as many owners criticising wear as praising durability.
- Strong dry grip
- Good wet grip for a budget tyre
- Very good dry braking
- Excellent value for money
- Not progressive at the limit; can understeer when pushed
- Vague or slow steering response
- Can be noisy
Summarised by AI from 10 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 14 Sport Master reviewsI literally dont have anything to complain about. For the price, I don't think you can get more value for your money.
Good grip, never had a slip, not in dry nor wet circumstances.
I've had tyres that cost 3x more money that dont feel nowhere near as premium.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 110 sizes of the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and 62 of the Sport Master, 44 of them made in both.
| Category | Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Sport Master |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 110 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 62 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 44 sizes 185/55 R16195/45 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16225/55 R16195/45 R17205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17and 32 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A90%B4%C3%D3% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B73%C25%A2% | C79%D13%B6%A3% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 68-72 dB A91%B9% |
| On the market since | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaced | Firestone RoadHawk (2017) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is an unusual head-to-head because these two summer tyres are aimed at very different buyers on paper: the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is a premium-touring tyre built around efficiency and everyday usability, while the Linglong Sport Master is positioned as a high-performance option with an aggressive “value” price point. In practice, the two shared 2026 tests show they each deliver a very specific set of strengths-and some big, safety-relevant compromises.
Conclusion
Across the two shared 2026 tests, the Linglong Sport Master is the clear wet-braking specialist: it beat the Firestone in wet braking by large margins in both tests (Sport Auto: 32.2 m vs 38.3 m; ADAC: 30.1 m vs 34.9 m, and on concrete 32.3 m vs 40.1 m). It also edges dry braking in both tests (34.2 m vs 34.9 m in ADAC; 35.0 m vs 35.4 m in Sport Auto). However, both test reports underline the same core issue: the Sport Master's handling behaviour and limit stability-especially as temperatures rise-are poor, with delayed/elastic steering response and a narrow, “snappy” limit that can lead to oversteer in evasive manoeuvres. ADAC punished this hard, ranking it last (16/16) and not recommending it despite excellent wet performance.
Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Sport Master: your questions
Is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or the Linglong Sport Master the better tyre?
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and the Linglong Sport Master have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN scores 8.6 and the Sport Master 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or the Sport Master?
The Sport Master led 5 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 14.8% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and 8.1/10 for the Sport Master.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 88% from 11 reviews and the Sport Master 75% from 14. 100% of Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN owners would buy it again, against 79% for the Sport Master.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is made in 110 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Sport Master in 62 (16 to 22 inch). 44 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Sport Master A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Sport Master in 2020. The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN replaced the Firestone RoadHawk.
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