Firestone RoadHawk - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

3^rd

Best Result

31^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Firestone RoadHawk delivers solid mid-pack performance with standout wet handling and consistently good aquaplaning resistance, but is hampered by mediocre wet braking, frequent high exterior noise, and mixed results in larger, sportier sizes. It often qualifies well in large braking shootouts and occasionally scores top-10 overall finishes, yet struggles to convert this into class-leading results due to braking and noise trade-offs.
Across years and sizes, the tyre repeatedly excels in dynamic wet handling and stability (including aquaplaning), with occasional strong dry handling. However, wet braking performance trends at 6-25% behind the best, and several tests place it bottom-tier for noise. Wear and value are generally average-to-good, reinforcing its role as a competent, balanced mid-range option rather than a test winner.

Performance Strengths

Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place wet handling in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (+tied fastest)
• 3rd place wet handling in 2024 AutoBild 205/55 R16 (+0.8% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 4th/21 in 2024 (+2.4% from best) and 5th/20 in 2020 (+2.5% from best)
• Curved aquaplaning 3rd/50 in 2023 (+5% from best)
Dry Handling and Overall Balance Moderate Details
• Dry handling 5th/21 in 2024 (+0.4% from best)
• Dry handling 3rd/20 in 2021 (+0.4% from best)
• Overall 6th/21 in 2024 and 9th/20 in 2021
Qualification in Large Braking Shootouts Moderate Details
• 10th/53 overall braking in 2021 (dry 9/53, wet 8/53)
• 3rd/47 in 2018 AutoBild overview
• 11th/49 in 2020 braking overview
Value and Wear Moderate Details
• Wear 6th/20 in 2024 (+34% from best) and 11th/20 in 2018 (+23.4% from best)
• Value 7th/20 in 2024 (+35.1% from best) and 5th/20 in 2018 (+33.8% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• Wet braking 13/21 in 2024 (+11.4% from best) and 13/55 in 2024 market overview (+11.2%)
• Wet braking 32/50 in 2023 ADAC (+21.2% from best) and 17/17 in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (+26% from best)
Noise/Comfort Strong Details
• Noise 21/21 in 2024 (+3% from best)
• Noise 20/20 in 2021 (+5% from best)
• Noise 17/20 in 2020 (+3.1% from best) and 16/20 in 2019 (+2.4%)
• Noise 20/20 in 2018 (+6.1% from best)
Performance Consistency Across Sizes (especially larger/sportier) Moderate Details
• Overall 31/48 with wet braking 34/48 (+24.6%) in 2023 225/45 R18 market overview
• Last place 17/17 in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (wet braking +26% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Fuel in some tests Minor Details
• Fuel consumption 43/50 in 2023 ADAC (+7.3% from best)
• Rolling resistance mid-pack: 10/20 in 2021 (+21.4% from best), 15/20 in 2018 (+31%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Good.

Weak:
Noise

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