The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is a summer premium-touring tire that delivers a notably 'premium' driving feel at a mid-range price. Real-world drivers consistently praise its secure wet-weather grip and calm, predictable handling, while independent tests back up its standout aquaplaning resistance and strong efficiency. It's an easy tire to trust for everyday motorway and mixed-weather touring, but it isn't the class benchmark for refinement or absolute wet stopping distances.
The quick answer
Owners say88%from 11 owner reviews100% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DryComfortRelative 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 October 2026.
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 tire 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.
In 235/45 R18, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is projected to cost €28.05 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €701 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test.
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 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Rim Protection
Large
A pronounced protective rib that stands well clear of the rim and takes most kerb contact before the wheel does.
Assessed by eye on the tires we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.
How good is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN in the wet?
Across the 11 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN stops 4.5% longer than premium rivals, 2.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 83/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the wet from 11 reviews.
How good is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN in the dry?
Across the 11 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN stops 2.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 74/100, and owners rate it 8.9/10 in the dry from 11 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN?
Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN's rolling resistance is 1.9% lower than premium rivals, 0.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 11% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN last?
Based on test and owner data, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is expected to last around 21,791 miles (35,069 km).
What do owners say about the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN?
Across 11 owner ratings the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN averages 88%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9.2 out of 10 and Road Feedback lowest at 8.3. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
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How much does the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN cost to run?
In 235/45 R18, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is projected to cost €28.05 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €701 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN?
Owners rate the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 8.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 11 reviews.
How well do the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN 9.2 out of 10 for wear across 11 reviews. 4 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 6,100 miles.
Would owners buy the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN again, based on the 11 owner reviews that answered the question. 36% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Does the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN have a rim protector?
Yes. Rim protection on the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is large, measured in 225/50 R17. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tires are mounted for our own testing. The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested
What does the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN replace?
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is the successor to the Firestone RoadHawk in Firestone's range.
What sizes does the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN come in?
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is available in 143 sizes, ranging from 185-2445/35-70 R16-22.
Drivers rate the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN very highly overall, describing it as a premium-feeling touring tire at a mid-range price with strong safety and predictability. The most consistent praise is for confident wet-weather grip (including heavy rain/highway use), stable dry handling, and a comfortable ride, with many also highlighting excellent rim protection. Noise is the main recurring drawback, often described as surface-dependent and sometimes more noticeable around 50-60 km/h, though several users still find it quiet.
What owners mention most counted across 11 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 11 ratings
Owner score88%
Wear92%
Dry Grip89%
Comfort89%
Wet Grip87%
Handling85%
Road Feedback83%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 92%
“After driving premium summer tires for years and on various vehicles, I was a bit concerned purchasing and fitting the Roadhawks 2 on a heavy SUV such as XC90. My previous summer tires were Good Year Eagle F1s and I was...”
“So far, so good,... Very good. Mainly highway with some spirited drive. Only 4000 km so far in 4 different countries. Very happy with the tires. Handling and comfort are excellent (well, it's a Jag), but the noise is...”
Very satisfied.
Very nice grip (dry and wet)
Has significantly lowered consumption compared to previous tires(latitude cross), and dramatically more quiet
They are basically a Bridgestone Turanza T005 but with great rim protection, and maybe a little less tread depth but not even sure about that (look at the pictures).
The point is: this was my best buy in tires, period. Good price (85€ assembled), excellent result. They are amazing for touring (essentially comparable to a Premium Touring tire) with great grip even in heavy rains (tested multiple times) and competent at high speeds in the dry (tested at 190 give or take). They feel very safe without any surprises. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommended!
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I did not know what to expect from these tires when I bought them, as there were almost no tests and reviews. I am happy to report, that there are no unpleasant surprises with them! Tires grips well both dry and wet, very good road comfort, low rolling resistance, noise comfort is average - depends on the surface and I believe, they got a bit noisier with the wear, but they are not load. Special mention to the rim protection - it is superb! Saved my rims a couple of times from the scratches. Tires does not have a character to them, but they do what you want them to do. Overall, a very good touring tire. After 10000kms and one season, fronts are down to 6.0 mm, rears are at 6.7 mm. With tire rotation, they should have a decent lifespan.
P.S. Special mention to tire width - I did not measure them, but at a glance, my 255 section Firestone's don't look wider than my 235 winter Nokians...
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After two seasons and around 17'500 km (11'000 miles) with the Firestone Roadhawk 2 I can summarize my experience as follows:
This is not the cheapest tire, it's not the quietest and the most comfortable. Also it's not a sports tire. But it is very grippy and stable in heavy rain, at high speed and in extreme situations like emergency breaking on the highway.
After these 17'500 km (11'000 miles) the minimum tread depth of my Firestone tires is 5.5 mm. That means, I can expect to drive at least 45'000 km (28'000 miles) until I reach the 1.6 mm mark. According to the last ADAC summer tire test, this is a good value.
In short: I highly recommend the Roadhawk 2 tires as safe touring tire with good value for money.
After 2 years and ~25k km of running Goodyear Asy 6's, I decided to go for a more touring oriented tire for a bit more comfort. Generally speaking, the Firestone really surpassed my expectations. In normal, relaxed driving conditions, it definitely drove as well as the Asymmetric 6, dry and wet. In more demanding conditions, like very heavy rain on the highway, sporty driving, poor asphalt, etc. it naturally didn't feel as planted as the Asy6, but not too far off, certainly very safe in all cases. After 4000km, the tires look like new. The rim protection is very pronounced which is a huge plus. A drawback I would say is that at around 50-60km/h, they do get a bit noisy, but at usual cruising speeds it's alright.
Overall, looking at the tests, this tire behaves a lot like the Bridgestone T005 it esentially was based on. I could argue that it is a premium-feeling tire at a mid-range price, which honestly is all that anybody needs from a tire. Definitely recommend.
This is the update review from my initial one that I posted on April 30th 2025.
Now after almost 5000 miles (7500km) I can provide a more confident insight in the performance of these tires. I still state that these are the most comfortable summer tires that I have ever driven. Performance-wise I cannot be more satisfied than this.
The tires are as quiet now as they were at the beginning. I can only hear the wind at the highway drive, and not the wheels rolling. A big plus from me!!
I am not a sporty driver, so car handling was never an issue.Cornering, braking, grip - all very well balanced, both dry and wet. Even though road imperfections are well mitigated I've noticed in exactly 2 occasions I had my front wheels touch the edge of a road rut and I felt my steering wheel trying to pull to the side. It was not dramatical or anything dangerous, but I have never felt it with my car before. I checked the car's suspension and it all seems to be OK, so it must be from the "softness" of the tires.That is why I graded 8 on "Road Feedback"
From the wear and tear perspective, I am happy with that one too. The rubber is on the softer side of the scale, but I am so happy with the tires, that I do not care if they wear down quicker than the competition. I will definitely buy them again when time comes. An excellent tire for a regular/moderate daily driver that respects a quiet and comfortable ride.
Bought these tires for a BMW in remplacement of the OEM Pirelli P7C2. They are great touring tires with better comfort than the Pirellis despite the harsh M-Chassis tuning from BMW, they make the car almost liveable. These tires are less sporty and show more understeer than the Pirelli. While driving sportily, the front axe reaches its limit of grip on fast tight turns. The rear axle (in 255) is completely stable. Great tire to buy for drivers who seek comfort over agressive driving.
After driving premium summer tires for years and on various vehicles, I was a bit concerned purchasing and fitting the Roadhawks 2 on a heavy SUV such as XC90. My previous summer tires were Good Year Eagle F1s and I was so and so satisfied with them. They felt a little loose and the feedback was not to my taste. It's been a long winter this year and a long drive on my Nokian WR SUV4s that are firm,heavy, noisy but sturdy and reliable.
Fitting the Firestones - wow!! The comfort, the quiet ride, the response and the dry grip is overwhelming ( to what I was expecting ). I am very pleased with how they perform in the initial phase ( just a few hundred miles in town ). WIll take them out on a motorway for the weekend, and I just can't wait. I imagine that they are half the noise of the Nokians.
The only potential concern will be the wear. I'll watch it closely and report the outcome. All in all, very content with the tires so far.
I bought a set in sizes 225/45/18 and 255/40/18 last year, just after they came out on the market. I was a little skeptical, but I took the risk.
The tires are very good. I would say they are quite similar to the Bridgestone Turanza. They are comfortable, and the handling is very good. Braking and handling on a wet highway during a summer rain are excellent. As for wear, I can't say yet—I only used them last summer for around 10,000 km.
So far, so good,... Very good. Mainly highway with some spirited drive. Only 4000 km so far in 4 different countries. Very happy with the tires. Handling and comfort are excellent (well, it's a Jag), but the noise is dependent on the asphalt and psi in the tires.
