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Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Test Results

Tyre Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2024 to 2026 9 publications

Tested 11 times by independent publications, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN averages a finish of 5th. Its strongest discipline is Straight Aqua, beating 77% of the field across 10 tests; its weakest is Noise, at 27% across 8 tests.

  • 11Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 3Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 47%Field beaten on average
  • 9Publications
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN

11 tests, 2024 to 2026

0%50%100%202420252026Average 47%2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test (2024): P5 of 9, Beat 50% of the fieldThe Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested (2025): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2025 EV Tyre Test (2025): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test (2025): P5 of 7, Beat 33% of the field2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test (2025): P3 of 7, Beat 67% of the field2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test (2026): P3 of 6, Beat 60% of the field2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2026): P4 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (2026): P4 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (2026): P7 of 7, Beat 0% of the field2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test (2026): P4 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2026 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2026): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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  • Average 47%
The latest test

2026 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test P3 of 8

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 takes third on debut and does it with a distinctive profile rather than by being merely competent everywhere. It is the tyre for standing water and for refinement, winning both aquaplaning tests and the noise measurement outright, and it holds up well in wet handling and efficiency. The dry braking result is the one that keeps it off the top step, so it suits drivers whose worst weather is heavy rain rather than those chasing outright dry stopping power.

Strong: Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Noise Weak: Dry Braking Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

Record by discipline

Where the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 11 P5.5 of 8.5 36% -
Dry Handling 7 P5.4 of 8.1 37% -
Subj. Dry Handling 4 P4.8 of 7.8 42% -
Wet
Wet Braking 11 P5.8 of 8.5 37% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P11 of 16 33% -
Wet Handling 8 P4.1 of 8 53% -
Subj. Wet Handling 4 P3.3 of 7.8 65% 1
Wet Circle 6 P4 of 8.3 57% -
Straight Aqua Strong 10 P2.8 of 8.7 77% 4
Curved Aquaplaning 7 P2.4 of 8.7 79% 4
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 5 P5 of 7.8 40% -
Subj. Noise 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Noise Weak 8 P6.1 of 8 27% 1
Value
Wear 3 P8.3 of 11.3 27% -
Value 2 P4.5 of 9 53% -
Rolling Resistance 8 P3 of 8 73% 3
Fuel Consumption 1 P12 of 16 27% -
Energy Consumption 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Range 1 P7 of 8 14% -
Abrasion 2 P10.5 of 13 21% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental PremiumContact 7 10 shared: 1 ahead, 9 behind Compare with PremiumContact 7 10 1 9 - 10%
Michelin Primacy 5 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Primacy 5 6 4 2 - 67%
Pirelli Cinturato C3 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Cinturato C3 6 1 5 - 17%
Maxxis Premitra HP6 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Premitra HP6 4 4 0 - 100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind Compare with Ventus Prime 4 3 3 0 - 100%
Michelin Primacy 4+ 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Primacy 4+ 3 1 2 - 33%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.

Tyre Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Firestone RoadHawk Predecessor 24 0 11th 55%
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN This tyre 11 0 5th 47%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 11 tests. Updated August 18, 2026.

Across 11 summer tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN shows a clear, repeatable pattern: excellent resistance to aquaplaning (often class-leading in both straight and curved) and generally strong efficiency/low rolling resistance, which helps it fit well as a value-oriented touring/EV-friendly tyre. Overall standings are typically mid-pack (average overall position 4.5), with several solid top-half finishes (e.g., 3rd/8 Auto Express 2026, 4th/16 ADAC 2026, 4th/10 Auto Zeitung 2026) but also one major outlier where it finished last (7th/7 sport auto 2026).

Its main performance limitations are consistency and safety margins in wet braking (ranging from mid-pack to near-bottom depending on test and surface), plus durability-related results that trend below class leaders (wear/abrasion). Comfort/noise is also frequently a weak point, with multiple bottom-tier noise rankings despite one standout quiet result in Auto Express 2026.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking Performance Strong
    Details
    • Very weak wet braking in key tests: 15th/16 in 2026 ADAC (+15.9% from best) and 7th/7 in 2026 sport auto (+18.9% from best)
    • Repeated lower-tier placements: 6th/10 in 2026 Auto Zeitung (+14.5% from best), 6th/7 in 2025 Touring test (+12% from best), and 5th/6 in 2026 Netzwelt (+8.5% from best)
  • Treadwear / Durability (Wear & Abrasion) Strong
    Details
    • Last place wear in 2025 EV tyre test: 8th/8 wear (28,510 km, +41.9% from best)
    • Below-average durability metrics in 2026 ADAC: 12th/16 wear (36,700 km, +36.5% from best) and 13th/16 abrasion (+75.9% from best)
    • Abrasion also weak in 2026 Auto Zeitung: 8th/10 (+50% from best)
  • Noise / Refinement Moderate
    Details
    • Frequently bottom-tier measured noise: 7th/7 in 2026 sport auto (71.8 dB, +5.4% from best) and 9th/10 in 2026 Auto Zeitung (71 dB, +4.4% from best)
    • Also weak in several other tests: 7th/8 in 2026 Summer ECO (71.5 dB, +4.1% from best), 7th/8 in 2025 EV tyre test (72 dB, +4.8% from best), and 7th/9 in 2024 AZ (72 dB, +2.9% from best), despite 1st/8 noise in 2026 Auto Express (68 dB)
  • Dry Braking (Stopping Distance) Moderate
    Details
    • Consistently lower-half dry braking placements: 7th/8 in 2026 Auto Express (+6.9% from best), 6th/8 in 2026 Summer ECO (+4.9% from best), 7th/7 in 2026 sport auto (+5.4% from best)
    • Also 6th/7 in 2025 Touring test (+3.3% from best) and 6th/9 in 2024 AZ (+4% from best)
  • Wet braking Strong in 5 of 11 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Strong in 5 of 11 tests
    Details
  • Road noise Strong in 4 of 11 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Moderate in 2 of 11 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN (11 tests) and 11 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 11 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet braking weakness in 5 of 11 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip weakness in 2 of 11 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

  • Rim protection no test mentions it 3 praise, 0 criticise of 11 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 11

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 6 tests
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2026 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 takes third on debut and does it with a distinctive profile rather than by being merely competent everywhere. It is the tyre for standing water and for refinement, winning both aquaplaning tests and the noise measurement outright, and it holds up well in wet handling and efficiency. The dry braking result is the one that keeps it off the top step, so it suits drivers whose worst weather is heavy rain rather than those chasing outright dry stopping power.

StrongStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningNoise WeakDry Braking WinnerFalken ZIEX ZE320

P4 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

Sport Auto 195/55 R16 gut (Good)

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 performs well on wet surfaces, with strong results in wet handling, aquaplaning resistance, and the best lateral aquaplaning score in the test. Dry road behavior offers good cornering stability. Steering response is somewhat delayed, and test drivers noted minor comfort shortcomings. Its biggest drawback is efficiency - rolling resistance is among the highest in the group, tied with Vredestein, leading to high energy consumption and reduced range. The exterior pass-by noise measurement is also the second loudest. It is the cheapest tyre in the test after Cooper, priced at 106 euros.

StrongWet HandlingCurved Aquaplaning WeakNoiseEnergy Consumption WinnerDunlop Blue Response TG

P7 of 7 Beat 0% of the field

2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

Sport Auto 205/45 R17

Firestone Roadhawk 2 finishes last, rated only "adequate." It shows weak grip reserves and poor steering feedback, particularly on wet surfaces where braking distances are too long - triggering a score penalty. Handling is sluggish and unstable under weight transfer on both wet and dry roads. It does hold two advantages: the best lateral aquaplaning resistance in the test and the lowest rolling resistance, making it the most fuel-efficient option. However, these strengths are not enough to offset the safety-relevant deficits elsewhere.

StrongStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleSubj. ComfortNoise WinnerBridgestone Potenza Sport Evo

P4 of 16 Beat 80% of the field

2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Roadhawk 2 scores “good” for driving safety but only fair in the environmental balance. The tyre offers decent grip but imprecise steering on dry roads; braking is short yet overall precision is lacking. Wet performance is barely good: braking distances and longitudinal aquaplaning are weak, though handling remains acceptable. Predicted mileage and abrasion are only satisfactory, though efficiency is rated good. Consequently, ADAC sees it as a conditionally recommendable tyre with some safety and efficiency advantages but notable weaknesses in dry precision, wet braking and longevity.

WeakWet Braking WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

P4 of 10 Beat 67% of the field

2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

Auto Zeitung 235/45 R18 Sehr empfehlenswert / Preis-Leistungs-Empfehlung (Highly Recommended / Best Value)

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 performs at a level that puts it in direct competition with the more expensive premium tyres, making it the clear price-performance pick. Its standout result is aquaplaning resistance, where it records the best score in both longitudinal and lateral tests. On the wet handling circuit it combines solid grip with a neutral balance, translating into quick lap times. However, wet braking is a weaker point - the stopping distance is noticeably longer than the best in the group, which is worth bearing in mind. On dry roads the Firestone returns a good rolling resistance value and posts competitive lap times. The lab abrasion figure looks relatively high, but the testers note that the wear is concentrated on the inner tread blocks, meaning the legal minimum tread depth across the full width is less affected than the raw number suggests, and the overall tread life prediction remains good. Comfort is rated below average, suggesting the tyre transmits more road noise and surface irregularities than the softer-riding options.

StrongStraight Aqua WeakNoise WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

P3 of 6 Beat 60% of the field

2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test

Netzwelt 205/55 R16

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 offers good balance and consistent steering response on the dry handling course, producing acceptable lap times, though the steering is not as direct as the top performers. Dry braking is at a good level. On wet roads, lateral grip is limited in tight corners and the tyre tends to understeer early. Aquaplaning resistance is strong. The tyre remains safe and predictable at the limit on both surfaces. Ride comfort is quiet and without major issues. Pass-by noise and rolling resistance are mid-pack.

WeakWet Braking WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

2025 4 tests
P3 of 7 Beat 67% of the field

2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test

Die Reifentester 205/55 R17

Firestone’s Roadhawk 2 quietly worked its way into the spotlight. Testers noted that it behaved benignly and could match premium names like Continental in handling and braking. Its character is less dominant than Pirelli’s or Falken’s, but its reliability and predictability make it a trustworthy everyday companion.

StrongStraight Aqua WinnerFalken ZIEX ZE320

P5 of 7 Beat 33% of the field

2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test

Al Volante 225/55 R18

Firestone's Roadhawk 2 offers solid performance across all categories without truly excelling in any particular area. Its standout feature is excellent rolling resistance, making it the most fuel-efficient option in the test. Testers noted its stability and predictable handling even in emergency maneuvers, making it a safe if somewhat unremarkable option, with slightly elevated noise levels and uninspiring steering response at lower speeds.

StrongRolling Resistance WeakWet BrakingNoise WinnerPirelli Cinturato C3

P6 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2025 EV Tyre Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R18

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 excelled in aquaplaning resistance, achieving the best performance in both straight-line (80.1 km/h) and curved aquaplaning tests (3.02 m/s²). However, it showed limitations in wet braking (41.8m) and overall grip. With a modest projected lifespan of 28,510km (the lowest in the test) and mid-range rolling resistance (7.33 kg/t), the tyre's range impact was below average at 352.6km. Its performance earned a "satisfactory" rating.

StrongStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningSubj. Comfort WeakNoiseWearRange WinnerHankook iON Evo

P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested

Tyre Reviews 225/50 R17 Tested by Tyre Reviews Satisfactory

The Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN shows promise with its efficiency focus, but falls short in too many key areas to challenge the leaders. While safe and predictable, it lacks the all-round performance needed in this competitive segment.

StrongSubj. Wet HandlingRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingStraight AquaSubj. Comfort WinnerPirelli Cinturato C3

2024 1 test
P5 of 9 Beat 50% of the field

2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test

Auto Zeitung 225/45 R17

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 is a value-oriented tyre with a focus on balanced performance. It delivers a good all-around driving experience and stands out for its excellent fuel efficiency, but doesn't have any specific areas where it truly excels.

StrongWet CircleStraight Aqua WeakDry Handling WinnerContinental PremiumContact 7

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