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Firestone Firehawk Sport

Ultra High Performance Summer

Replaces the Firestone Firehawk SZ90

The Firestone Firehawk Sport is a mid-range ultra high performance summer tire that most drivers describe as confidence-inspiring in both the wet and dry, with notably low road noise and a “secure” feel in heavy rain. Independent tests broadly confirm its standout strength: very low rolling resistance and strong fuel efficiency. However, test data also shows it can give away wet braking/handling performance versus premium UHP rivals, and both tests and some owners flag wear and running costs as a key concern.

The quick answer

Owners say 76% from 6 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 12th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P23 of 50 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated February 2026.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 18,510miles driven
  • 7professional tests
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Tire Reviews Score

Firestone Firehawk Sport

8.6/10

Better than 79% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 7 tests
  • 6 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests7 tests · 4 publications · 2023-2026 79% 86%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 76% 79% 14%
Combined 79% 8.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 66% 44% 7
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 86% 40% 7
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 56% 9% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 54% 7% 5

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 79% 7
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 53% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Firestone Firehawk SZ90, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P23 / 50
  2. 2025 2025 Sports Cars Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/35 R19 P6 / 8
  3. 2025 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P20 / 20
  4. 2025 2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P7 / 18
  5. 2025 2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P15 / 52
  6. 2023 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test Sport Auto · 225/40 R18 P4 / 11
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  1. 2023 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18 P9 / 13
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Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Firestone Firehawk Sport averages a finish of 12th.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
12th Average
4th Best
23rd Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20232026

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?Auto Bild · 245/45 R19P23 / 50
20252025 Sports Cars Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/35 R19P6 / 8
20252025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P20 / 20
20252025 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P7 / 18
20252025 Summer Tire Test ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/40 R18P15 / 52
20232023 Sport Auto UHP Tire TestSport Auto · 225/40 R18P4 / 11
20232023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/40 R18P9 / 13

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 225/40 R18, the Firestone Firehawk Sport is projected to cost €22.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €566 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test.

Continental PremiumContact 7€20.06
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6€20.34
Firestone Firehawk Sport€22.64
Michelin Pilot Sport 5€23.59
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2025 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range35 sizes available

215-275Width30-45Profile18-20Rim84-105 YLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 35 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70dB

Popular sizes265/30 R20215/35 R18245/40 R19235/40 R19245/35 R20
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Firestone Firehawk Sport in the wet?
Across the 7 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Firehawk Sport stops 6.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 11.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 66/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Firestone Firehawk Sport in the dry?
Across the 7 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Firehawk Sport stops 2.1% longer than premium rivals, 0.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 5.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 86/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Firestone Firehawk Sport?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Firestone Firehawk Sport's rolling resistance is 19.9% lower than premium rivals, 19.5% lower than mid-range rivals and 18% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Firestone Firehawk Sport last?
Based on test and owner data, the Firestone Firehawk Sport is expected to last around 19,685 miles (31,680 km).
What do owners say about the Firestone Firehawk Sport?
Across 6 owner ratings the Firestone Firehawk Sport averages 76%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Firestone Firehawk Sport (7)
How much does the Firestone Firehawk Sport cost to run?
In 225/40 R18, the Firestone Firehawk Sport is projected to cost €22.64 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €566 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Continental PremiumContact 7, at €20.06.
What is the Firestone Firehawk Sport's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Firestone Firehawk Sport most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Firestone Firehawk Sport?
Owners rate the Firestone Firehawk Sport 8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Firestone Firehawk Sport wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Firestone Firehawk Sport 5 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews.
Would owners buy the Firestone Firehawk Sport again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Firestone Firehawk Sport again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 33% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Firestone Firehawk Sport replace?
The Firestone Firehawk Sport is the successor to the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 in Firestone's range.
What sizes does the Firestone Firehawk Sport come in?
The Firestone Firehawk Sport is available in 35 sizes, ranging from 215-275/30-45 R18-20.
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Firestone Firehawk Sport Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Drivers generally report the Firestone Firehawk Sport delivers strong wet and dry grip with confident aquaplaning resistance, making it feel secure in heavy rain. Many also highlight low road noise and improved fuel economy/MPG versus prior tires, with stable handling and reduced tramlining. A smaller share of reviews raise concerns about faster-than-expected wear or durability on rough/potholed roads, though most feedback remains clearly positive.

What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 76%
  • Dry Grip 88%
  • Wet Grip 85%
  • Handling 84%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Road Feedback 78%
  • Wear 50%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 51%

“They handle well, have good wet grip and excellent dry grip for my slow car however the wear was quite fast. Although they are very reliable all the way to the wear limits, would only buy again if fitting to a car I...”

  • Mazda 6
  • 6,000 miles
Read full review → 1,013 found this helpful
Most critical 64%

“Good while they lasted....5 months from purchase, and less than 4,000 miles later, one nearside tire is damaged / leaking (plus a chunk has delaminated and a crack appeared without any sign of alloy contact), and the...”

  • Audi S5
  • 4,000 miles
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All 6 Firestone Firehawk Sport reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
81%
Member
I came from a hankook ventus s1 evo3 . But they had pretty bad dry cracks even before the tire ran out of life . I have 245/35/20 tires . the comfort on the firestones are a little bit worse then the hankooks . i could run the hankooks on 2.5 bar , these on 2.3 for the same comfort . i think the firestones are a bit more fuel efficient , even when they are on a lower tire pressure . Dry grip is very good , never lost any traction , even in the rain . aquaplanning is also very good , never had any feel of losing controle .
So far i ran the tires around 15.000 km and lost 1.5mm out of the 5.5mm tread on the front , and only lost 0.5 on the back . so i think ill get aroud 60.000km out of it if i switch them every year . Found out they have like 0 traction on snow , keep that in mind .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 242
51%
Member
  • Mazda 6
  • 235/40 R19
  • 6,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
They handle well, have good wet grip and excellent dry grip for my slow car however the wear was quite fast.
Although they are very reliable all the way to the wear limits, would only buy again if fitting to a car I don't drive much.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 1,013
64%
Member
  • Audi S5
  • 265/30 R20
  • 4,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Average
Good while they lasted....5 months from purchase, and less than 4,000 miles later, one nearside tire is damaged / leaking (plus a chunk has delaminated and a crack appeared without any sign of alloy contact), and the rear nearside tire's rim protection has cracked. I'm very annoyed; the previous Toyos I had fitted - identical specification and a similar soft rubber - experienced exactly the same local roads / potholes for over 4 years without issue, plus the tires on our other cars haven't suffered either (running Toyo and Nexen tires for 5 years and 7 years respectively, the latter on a very heavy 4x4).

I can only conclude that whatever material used is far too soft to deal with the state of English roads - which is not much help if you live here. Needless to say, I avoid potholes whenever possible or driving in the gutter, keep tires at the correct pressures etc. The picture uploaded is the most concerning as there is no damage to the alloy / sign of impact to the tire, so quite what has caused the cracking here is a mystery.

This has turned out to be the most expensive set of tires for the mileage that I've purchased in 40 years, and I'm disappointed as these tires seemed great at the outset in respect of handling/grip in the wet and lack of noise - my two chief criteria. I can only assume that these tires are simply not up to the job for whatever reason, and I will be contacting the supplier to complain.
Firestone Firehawk Sport owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 990

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96%
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  • BMW bmw
  • 245/40 R19
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I bought these to replace Avon tires that had cracked too much after 18 months and I'm impressed so much I went the next week and got same but in 275/35 fitted to the rear, wet grip is excellent, pretty much feels dry.
I live in Scotland so wet grip is the most important performance to myself as in the dry most tires perform similar, I certainly don't have the ability to explore the limits safely.
Very quite tire and my mpg increased.
They don't tramline nowhere near as much as my last tires did.
I've not had them long enough to review wear but so far highly recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 900
90%
Member
Travelled around 7000km with these tires now, they are really great. Excellent properties in the wet while also quiet and grippy in dry. Good rim protection, appealing tread pattern. No negative aspects so far.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,296
90%
Member
  • Audi S5
  • 265/30 R20
  • 1,500 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Excellent tires for wet roads - no slipping when accelerating / overtaking / cornering, or when hitting unseen standing water, or more generally, bouncing around on poorly-surfaced potholed roads - so well-suited to driving in England this Summer... Also grip well in the dry, and they're quiet at lower speeds - very important for a convertible which came with large, wide alloys and rubber-band tires. Am also achieving more miles per gallon - never seen 33 mpg previously (30 was the best) - so as nothing else has changed, the new tires' construction/composition must be responsible. Plus, they were attractively priced.

Have only driven 1,500 miles so far, but pleased that I took a gamble on tires with barely any reviews available. These are certainly better than previous Toyo Proxes or Falkens, and seem to be more in line with the parent Bridgestone's tire designs (mine are made in Poland, not Italy as the website suggests). I've long preferred Japanese tire designs for their combination of grip, comfort and quietness, although they tend to wear down faster, after disappointing experiences with the main Italian and German offerings.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,082
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