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Firestone RoadHawk Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 43 reviews

Firestone RoadHawk is most often described as a strong-value mid-range tire with confident dry and wet grip (including good resistance to standing water) and a generally comfortable ride. However, a large share of drivers report rapid tread wear-sometimes uneven-leading to poor longevity and value over time. Another recurring complaint is very soft sidewalls/deflection that can make the tire look under-inflated and contribute to vague steering/handling on some cars, with noise levels also reported as higher by a notable minority.

What owners mention most counted across 43 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 45 ratings

  • Owner score 67%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Wet Grip 73%
  • Comfort 71%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Handling 64%
  • Wear 56%

Firestone RoadHawk Reviews - Page 2

Score spread across 42 written reviews
93%
Member
Very nice and stable tires. It doesn't matter if it's dry or wet, they are not afraid of potholes and bad road. I will buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 906
83%
Member
Generally I was looking for a good set of tires but quite cheaper this time, before I had Michellin, Conti, Dunlop. A friend of mine had these tires in his car he advised me to buy them I won't regret it. After the suggestion of the tire shop manager too, I decided to fit them in my car... Well I would dare to say that firestone tire is outstanding! Excellent all around tires, very good grip in dry and wet. Very good breaking and comfort as well. Good wear and handling, not much noisy . Actually there are equivalent to premium brands if not better from most premiums and some aspects however much cheaper. Honestly l don't understand why firestone which is an old American tire factory subsidiary of Brigestone, which manufactures excellent tires lacks of marketing the brand and especially Roadhawk tires are awesome. . Don't hasitate, buy them, fit them you will be surprised.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,123
83%
Member
Bought these new to replace the original all season Barum tires that came as standard from the factory. I think, for the price, this was the best option at the that time. Massive improvement over the previous tires in noise, comfort and grip. The tire is lighter, and it has a thin side wall that helps with the damping on uneven roads, this is very noticeable on cheaper cars with not very sophisticated suspensions. The dry grip is great, and I think it suits smaller and lighter cars in the way the tire behaves. Wet grip is also very impressive, i was unable to aquaplane these tires even when i tried, something that i was able to do often with the old tires. Also, stopping a cornering feel solid in the wet. Overall, i think Firestone in general have the best tires for their price range (i have a set of Winterhawks as well). But as i said before, they are better suited for smaller, lighter cars, where things like tire wear are not as obvious, and you can have great confidence in them to go from A to B. For something bigger than a 225 I would start looking somewhere else.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1,104

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47%
Member
Only 16000km until inner treads start appearing. Other than that, it's a normal tire. OK for the price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 960
93%
Member
Bought these as a step up from bargain tires and could not be happier. Noticed a huge difference in road handling and grip from the minute I took a corner. Now the roads are wet with the change in weather, i was cautious at first but had no reason to be. Handle really well on wet/greasy roads and take relatively deep surface water in their stride. Only had them a few months so not got to the point where i can comment on the wear. However I will, going by what they have been like so far, be buying them again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 935
74%
Member
The tires handles good on dry terrain and same on wet. Average grip in corners , medium tire noise , the 94W that i own is perfect in carrying heavy loads and thats its main perk . Overall good cheap tire for everyday driving also good wearing time.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,023
61%
Member
the thread starts at 7 and wears quite quickly, have had six tires since 2014, wont buy again .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 975
39%
Member
Bought these from qwikfit as a mid priced tire. Reasonable drive as long as you are just popping down the road to the bowls club. Bought in June, they now need replacing in November. Never have I had tire wear like this. Tracking tested and found to be ok. So all in all a crap tire. Will never by another Firestone
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 934
91%
Member
Works great on Passat CC stage 3 345 HP with DBA brakes.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 857
36%
Member
You get what you pay...put two on front of my megane, and they are terrible on steering feedback. that´s why they are cheap...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 4
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 916
56%
Member
Got these tires @ halfords to go on my kia reo seem to be a good price for a mid to perm tire only to find when it came to the MOT fail inside edge down to the wire after 8k won"t be buying again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 963
100%
Member
The car had some generic tires fitted when I bough it and I have used firestone on previous cars, so wanted to get a set fitted on the front asap.

I'll get a set for the rear in the new year, but so far so good.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 887
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