Firestone RoadHawk

The Firestone Roadhawk targets mainstream motorists who drive all types of journeys – urban, highway, commute, school run, shopping – on a daily basis. These drivers want a tire that gives them long-lasting performance in road conditions where wet weather, heavy traffic, sudden braking and motorway speed are all part of the daily mix. In short, a tire they can always count on.

This tire has been replaced by the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 75%
Road Feedback 71%
Handling 65%
Wear 54%
Comfort 73%
Buy again 51%

Tire review data from 37 tire reviews averaging 68% over 225,406 miles driven.

The RoadHawk is ranked 112th of 148 Summer Premium Touring tires.

Reports

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test - 6th of 21 tires

  • Positive - Brand tire with sporty dynamic handling, short dry braking distances, good value for money.
  • Negative - Increased rolling noise.
  • Overall - Good.
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2024 Summer Tire Market Overview - 12th of 55 tires

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2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 20th of 50 tires

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2024 Tire Tests

  • 6th: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 12th: 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview (205/55 R16)

    • 2023 Tire Tests

  • 20th: 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 31st: 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (225/45 R18)

    • 2022 Tire Tests

  • 9th: 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch (185/65 R15)
  • 11th: 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test (215/60 R16)
  • 28th: 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview (215/55 R17)

    • 2021 Tire Tests

  • 9th: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 10th: 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (205/55 R16)
  • 17th: 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 (225/50 R17)

    • 2020 Tire Tests

  • 7th: 2020 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17)
  • 9th: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (245/45 R18)
  • 11th: 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test (245/45 R18)
  • 12th: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (225/50 R17)

    • 2019 Tire Tests

  • 3rd: 2019 NAF Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 5th: 2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (185/65 R15)
  • 9th: 2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 13th: 2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout (225/45 R17)
  • 18th: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (225/45 R17)

    • 2018 Tire Tests

  • 3rd: 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview (195/65 R15)
  • 4th: 2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (205/55 R16)
  • 4th: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (195/65 R15)
  • 4th: 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)
  • 8th: 2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test (205/55 R16)

    • SizeFuelWetNoise
    15 inch
    185/65 R15 88 VCA70
    195/55 R15 85 VCA71
    195/65 R15 91 HCA71
    195/65 R15 91 HCA71
    195/65 R15 91 VCA71
    195/65 R15 91 TCA71
    195/65 R15 95 T XLCA71
    185/65 R15 88 HCA70
    185/65 R15 88 TCA70
    195/55 R15 85 VCA71
    195/55 R15 85 HCA71
    16 inch
    205/55 R16 91 HAC70
    205/55 R16 94 V XLCA72
    215/70 R16 100 HCB71
    205/60 R16 92 VCA70
    215/60 R16 99 V XLCA72
    205/55 R16 91 VCB70
    205/60 R16 92 VCA70
    205/55 R16 91 HCA70
    215/60 R16 99 V XLCA72
    215/70 R16 100 HCA71
    205/55 R16 91 VCA70
    205/55 R16 91 WCA70
    215/60 R16 99 H XLCA72
    205/60 R16 92 HCA70
    17 inch
    215/55 R17 98 W XLBA71
    225/60 R17 99 HCA71
    225/45 R17 94 W XLCA72
    235/65 R17 104 VCA71
    215/45 R17 91 Y XLCA72
    205/50 R17 93 W XLCA72
    225/50 R17 98 W XLCA72
    265/65 R17 112 HCB71
    235/65 R17 108 V XLCA71
    235/65 R17 108 V XLBB71
    225/60 R17 99 HCA71
    225/50 R17 98 Y XLCA72
    215/55 R17 94 WCA71
    225/45 R17 94 W XLCA72
    225/45 R17 91 YCA71
    18 inch
    245/40 R18 97 Y XLCA72
    225/40 R18 92 Y XLCA72
    245/45 R18 100 Y XLCA71
    235/60 R18 107 V XLCA71
    235/60 R18 103 VBB71
    255/35 R18 94 Y XLCA73
    235/60 R18 103 VCA71
    19 inch
    235/35 R19 91 Y XLCA71
    20 inch
    245/35 R20 95 Y XLCA71
    255/45 R20 105 W XLBA73
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    Questions and Answers for the Firestone RoadHawk

    2017-04-24 - Are Firestone Roadhawk tires Directional as regard fitting, or can they be fitted any way, ie inside out etc.

    The Firestone RoadHawk is an asymmetric tire so can be fitted in either direction, just make sure the "outside" is on the outside of the wheel.

    2017-08-14 - I will be needing new tires in approx. 6 months and wondered if the Firestone Roadhawk is due to be tested this year. It appears to be in my price range, and seems better than most at that price point. I just wondered if anything conclusive has been printed??

    All the summer tests of 2017 have been published now, but if you read our launch report there are some figures from TUV which shows the Firestone RoadHawk performing favourably.

    2017-08-16 - These firestone tires have not been tested against a 'good ' tire such as the Hankook Ventus Prime 3. They have been compared with lesser tires I believe. And they don't seem to be available with 95 rating only 99 or XL rating. Which I am not looking for as my car has quite hard suspension anyway. Would you think the Hankook tires would be a better purchase?

    I would argue the Uniroyal RainSport 3, Fulda EcoControl HP, Kleber Dynaxer HP3 and Nexen N Blue Plus TUV tested the RoadHawk against, which is covered in the RoadHawk launch report, are good tires for the sector. Unfortunately I've seen no benchmark for comfort so can't comment on which option will be more comfortable.

    2017-09-05 - What is the thread depth of the Firestone Roadhawk 195/65/15 please?

    I believe the starting tread depth of the Firestone RoadHawk is a little over 7mm.

    2018-06-20 - is the roadhawk 94w run flat tire?

    As far as I'm aware there is no runflat version of the RoadHawk currently.

    2019-02-19 - where are the tires made ?

    Firestone and Bridgestone use factories all over the world, you would have to check directly with Firestone for the size you are looking at.

    2023-06-03 - How do the Firestone Roadhawk tires compare to Bridgestone Turanza T005?

    There's a number of very in depth tests on the site comparing the T005 and Roadhawk, this is the best currently: Click Here

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    Top 3 Firestone RoadHawk Reviews

    Given 61% while driving a SEAT ALhambra TDi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
    Purchased Two front tires @ Halfords as they where cheap for a mid to premium tire and had £20 Argos voucher attached.
    When I checked tire tread depth found only 7mm middle and 6.5mm outer edge.
    Never had a new tire under 8mm before, alway 8 to 10mm.
    May be that's why there cheap!
    Will contact Firestone to see why.
    Helpful 654 - tire reviewed on May 20, 2017
    Given 67% while driving a Peugeot 308 BlueHDI EAT6 (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 0 average miles
    I’ve just had 4 fitted, 1st impressions seem good. Appear to be a well made tire, interested to see how long the 6.5-6.7mm tread lasts.
    Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on May 31, 2023
    Given 84% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
    Very safety tire until to last season, good handling, but very loud, worse than my winter Dębica Frigo 2. After 35 000 km and 5 seasons, still 4mm tread but they start cracking and need replacement. I would buy again as tire to small car.
    Helpful 18 - tire reviewed on October 13, 2023
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    Latest Firestone RoadHawk Reviews

    Given 40% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/50 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 miles
    These are the worst tires I've ever driven on in the wet they are leathal I've been driving for over 50 years now cross plies where better in the wet than These firestone tires where always good in the past I am a retired ambulance driver we always used firestone tires on all our ambulances but these road hawk by firestone are downright dangerous in the wet stay clear Philip
    Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on July 15, 2023
    Given 61% while driving a Citroën c3 Picasso 1.6 diesel (195/55 R16) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles
    Main issue is after 4 years showing bad signs of cracking and perishing, not good for low mileage use
    Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on March 4, 2023
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    Given 67% while driving a Volkswagen Caddy (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 15,500 average miles
    RoadHawk are quite good tires for the price, perform well on wet and quite good on dry. However they do wear fast. I do little motorway, a mix of city and around, after 25000 km my front tires (front wheel drive) are almost worn out for good. Might squeeze 1k km more but thats it. Good price, good performance, wears fast.
    Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on February 1, 2023
    Given 93% while driving a Ford Focus 2002 Hatchback (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
    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.
    Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on January 26, 2023
    Given 83% while driving a Fiat Grande Punto TJet (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
    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.
    Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on April 16, 2022
    Given 83% while driving a Dacia Sandero Mk.1 1.4 mpi (185/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
    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.
    Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on March 18, 2022
    Given 47% while driving a Volvo V40 T4 AUTO (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 9,941 spirited miles
    Only 16000km until inner treads start appearing. Other than that, it's a normal tire. OK for the price.
    Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on January 3, 2022
    Given 93% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero HOT (235/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
    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.
    Helpful 29 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2020
    Given 74% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulietta (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
    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.
    Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on December 3, 2020
    Given 61% while driving a Mercedes Benz E220Cdi (225/50 R17 W) on mostly town for 7,000 easy going miles
    the thread starts at 7 and wears quite quickly, have had six tires since 2014, wont buy again .
    Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on November 18, 2020
    Given 39% while driving a Mercedes Benz E320 CDI Sport (265/35 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
    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
    Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2020
    Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen 2014 1.8tsi (235/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 15 spirited miles
    Works great on Passat CC stage 3 345 HP with DBA brakes.
    Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on October 27, 2020