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Firestone Firehawk Sport Test Results

Tested 2023 to 2026 4 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Firestone Firehawk Sport averages a finish of 12th. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 57% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Curved Aquaplaning, at 33% across 5 tests.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 12thAverage finish
  • 46%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Firestone Firehawk Sport

7 tests, 2023 to 2026

0%50%100%202320252026Average 46%2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test (2023): P9 of 13, Beat 33% of the field2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test (2023): P4 of 11, Beat 70% of the field2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P15 of 52, Beat 73% of the field2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2025): P7 of 18, Beat 65% of the field2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test (2025): P20 of 20, Beat 0% of the field2025 Sports Cars Tire Test (2025): P6 of 8, Beat 29% of the field2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (2026): P23 of 50, Beat 55% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 46%

Record by discipline

Where the Firestone Firehawk Sport finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 7 P10.7 of 24.7 52% -
Dry Handling 4 P8.5 of 13.3 43% -
Wet
Wet Braking 7 P10.9 of 24.7 54% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P10 of 18 47% -
Wet Handling 4 P10 of 13.3 30% -
Wet Circle 3 P10 of 15 39% -
Straight Aqua 5 P9.6 of 14 40% -
Curved Aquaplaning Weak 5 P9.6 of 14 33% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P8 of 14 50% -
Noise Strong 5 P7 of 14 57% -
Value
Wear 2 P16 of 19 16% -
Value 2 P17 of 19 11% -
Rolling Resistance 4 P1 of 13 100% 4
Fuel Consumption 1 P3 of 18 88% -
Abrasion 1 P13 of 18 29% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Firestone Firehawk Sport. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind Compare with Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 7 0 7 - 0%
Giti GitiSportS2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 5 shared: 3 ahead, 2 behind Compare with N Fera Sport SU2 5 3 2 - 60%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind 5 2 3 - 40%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Potenza Sport 5 1 4 - 20%
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Ultrac Pro 5 1 4 - 20%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Pilot Sport 5 5 0 5 - 0%
Falken Azenis FK520 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind Compare with SportMaxx RT 2 4 2 2 - 50%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Linglong Sport Master 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Advan Sport V107 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental SportContact 7 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Ceat SportDrive 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind Compare with Ecsta PS71 3 1 2 - 33%
Nokian Powerproof 1 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Toyo Proxes Sport 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Continental PremiumContact 7 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Hankook Ventus Evo 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Against its own line

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

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 Predecessor 6 0 12th 22%
Firestone Firehawk Sport This tire 7 0 12th 46%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated March 13, 2026.

Across 7 summer tire tests, the Firestone Firehawk Sport shows a clear pattern: it is consistently class-leading for rolling resistance/fuel efficiency, but tends to trail premium UHP competitors in wet safety margins and long-term economics (wear/value). Overall results swing widely from competitive mid-pack (e.g., 4/11 and 7/18) to near-bottom outcomes in larger group tests (20/21 and 23/50), suggesting the tire's efficiency-focused tuning comes with performance trade-offs in demanding dynamic categories.

On dry roads, braking is generally mid-pack (typically ~+5-6% from best) and handling ranges from genuinely strong in one UHP test to mid-to-lower tier elsewhere. In wet conditions, braking and handling are inconsistent but frequently off the pace (often double-digit % behind the best), with curved aquaplaning repeatedly weak. Wear and value metrics are a recurring issue, with low mileage rankings and very poor “value” positions in the tests that measure them.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wear / Value (Running Costs) Strong
    Details
    • Wear only 28,860 km in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (16/20, +46.6% from best)
    • Wear 34,500 km in 2025 ADAC test (16/18, +53.6% from best)
    • Very poor value ranking in 2025 ADAC test (16/18, +211.7% from best)
    • Poor value ranking in 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance test (18/20, +74.8% from best)
  • Wet Weather Performance (Braking & Handling consistency) Moderate
    Details
    • Wet braking deficit in 2025 Sports Cars test: 49.4 m (6/8, +23.2% from best)
    • Wet braking in 2026 AutoBild braking mega test: 29.9 m (20/50, +18.7% from best)
    • Wet handling low ranking in 2025 Sports Cars test: 74.9 km/h (6/8, +11.4% from best)
    • Wet handling near bottom in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car test: 81.6 km/h (11/13, +6.1% from best)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (especially curved) Moderate
    Details
    • Curved aquaplaning weak in 2025 ADAC test: 2.8 m/s² (15/18, +20% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning weak in 2023 Sport Auto UHP test: 3.19 m/s² (9/11, +12.1% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning weak in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car test: 2.45 m/s² (9/13, +17.2% from best)
  • Wet handling Strong in 3 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 3 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Minor in 1 of 5 tests
    Details
  • Behavior at the limit Minor in 1 of 5 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 7

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

2026 1 test
2025 4 tests
P6 of 8 Beat 29% of the field

2025 Sports Cars Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 245/35 R19

This tire showed precise steering response with good feedback on dry surfaces. It offers good comfort and low rolling resistance, which helps with fuel economy. However, it demonstrated limited performance in wet handling and wet braking, with significantly longer stopping distances in the wet compared to the top performers.

StrongStraight AquaRolling Resistance WinnerContinental SportContact 7

P20 of 20 Beat 0% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test

Auto Bild 225/40 R18

The Firestone Firehawk Sport provided good aquaplaning safety reserves and the lowest rolling resistance in the test at just 7.62 kg/t, helping optimize fuel economy. It performed reasonably well in dry conditions with acceptable braking and handling characteristics. However, it struggled with grip on wet surfaces, showing limited lateral grip in wet handling tests. The tire's significantly restricted mileage of 17,933 miles impacted its long-term value despite the moderate purchase price of €336. These mixed results placed it at the lower end of the "satisfactory" rated tires in the final assessment.

StrongRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

P7 of 18 Beat 65% of the field

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test

ADAC 225/40 R18

The Firestone Firehawk Sport achieves a "good" overall rating, with a "good" score for driving safety. It falls short of a "good" rating in environmental performance. It provides clear feedback, stable handling, and excellent braking on dry surfaces. It performs well in wet conditions, with good braking and handling. However, its aquaplaning resistance is only adequate. Its environmental performance is only satisfactory due to limited projected mileage and only average abrasion, despite achieving good ratings for efficiency.

WinnerContinental SportContact 7

2023 2 tests
P4 of 11 Beat 70% of the field

2023 Sport Auto UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 225/40 R18

Strong performance for the new Firestone FireHawk Sport, lowest rolling resistance.

StrongRolling Resistance WinnerContinental SportContact 7

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