Firestone Mid-range ROADHAWK 2
tested in R16 Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Varianty pneumatiky (1)
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B Price from 40 312 Ft Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 3286342146911
Current prices for size 195/60 R16.
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How the Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN evaluated
tested in R16 
Wet Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
Dry Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
Economy Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
Noise and comfort Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
Wet 90 % Dry 76 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
Where Firestone ROADHAWK 2 stands in size 195/60 R16
Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 55 763 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 57 252 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 40 242 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 45 629 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 39 152 Ft Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 40 312 Ft This tyre 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 51 711 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 44 752 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 33 407 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 37 392 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 
Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 37 225 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 58 897 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 30 803 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.9 37 793 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 5.4 33 669 Ft 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco 5.4 27 875 Ft 
Apollo Alnac 4G 5.2 27 357 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 39 986 Ft 
Zeetex ZT1000 4.7 30 668 Ft Zeetex ZT1000 30 668 Ft −9 644 Ft 9.1 best in the group Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 55 763 Ft +15 451 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
- 1. 9.1 55 763 Ft +15 451 Ft
- 2. 8.9 57 252 Ft +16 939 Ft
- 3. 8.6 40 242 Ft −70 Ft
- 4. 8.5 45 629 Ft +5 316 Ft
- 5. 8.0 39 152 Ft −1 161 Ft
- 5. 8.0 40 312 Ft
- 7. 7.9 51 711 Ft +11 398 Ft
- 7. 7.9 44 752 Ft +4 440 Ft
- 9. 7.6 33 407 Ft −6 905 Ft
- 10. 7.3 37 392 Ft −2 921 Ft
- 10. 7.3
- 12. 7.0 37 225 Ft −3 087 Ft
- 12. 7.0 58 897 Ft +18 585 Ft
- 14. 6.2 30 803 Ft −9 510 Ft
- 15. 5.9 37 793 Ft −2 520 Ft
- 16. 5.4 33 669 Ft −6 643 Ft
- 16. 5.4 27 875 Ft −12 437 Ft
- 18. 5.2 27 357 Ft −12 955 Ft
- 19. 4.9 39 986 Ft −326 Ft
- 20. 4.7 30 668 Ft −9 644 Ft
Technical information
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Firestone ROADHAWK 2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
C A B (71 dB) No technologies are listed for this size.
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Which tests it appeared in
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/60 R16.
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What owners say
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 tyres, period. Good price (85€ assembled), excellent result. They are amazing for touring (essentially comparable to a Premium Touring tyre) 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!
I did not know what to expect from these tyres 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! Tyres 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. Tyres does not have a character to them, but they do what you want them to do. Overall, a very good touring tyre. After 10000kms and one season, fronts are down to 6.0 mm, rears are at 6.7 mm. With tyre rotation, they should have a decent lifespan.
P.S. Special mention to tyre width - I did not measure them, but at a glance, my 255 section Firestone's don't look wider than my 235 winter Nokians...
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 tyre, it's not the quietest and the most comfortable. Also it's not a sports tyre. 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 tyres 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 tyre test, this is a good value.
In short: I highly recommend the Roadhawk 2 tyres as safe touring tyre 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 tyre 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 tyres 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 tyre behaves a lot like the Bridgestone T005 it esentially was based on. I could argue that it is a premium-feeling tyre at a mid-range price, which honestly is all that anybody needs from a tyre. 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 tyres. 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 tyres 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 tyres.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 tyres, that I do not care if they wear down quicker than the competition. I will definitely buy them again when time comes. An excellent tyre for a regular/moderate daily driver that respects a quiet and comfortable ride.