Firestone Firehawk Sport review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 48% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 58 · 42 reviews analysed Road tests 67 · 8 tests
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Firestone Firehawk Sport has a Relative Score of 63 out of 100 among summer tires. In 8 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for efficiency (99) and weakest for treadwear (40). 42 owner reviews rate it 58 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 32,000 km (20,000 miles) on average, newest 2025.
- Strength: Efficiency 99 — 1st of 8 (2025 Sports Cars tire Test), 1st of 20 (2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test)
- Weak point: Treadwear 40 — 16th of 18 (2025 ADAC Summer tire Test), 16th of 20 (2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test)
Firestone is Bridgestone's mid-range brand, made in Hungary, Italy and Spain.
Owners rate it 9 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
58/100From 42 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
67/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 42 owner reviews found online.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport receives generally favorable reviews from drivers, particularly praised for its impressive wet and dry grip, low noise levels, and fuel efficiency benefits. While performance and handling rival more expensive alternatives, some users note trade-offs in tread longevity and ride comfort compared to select competitors.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather performance and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong dry grip and confident handling
- Low noise levels and quiet operation
- Improved fuel economy and MPG
- Attractive aesthetic design and rim protection
Cons
- Faster tread wear compared to some premium alternatives
- Ride comfort can feel slightly stiffer or harsher
- Occasional reports of durability issues such as cracking or chunking
Worth knowing
- Users running larger sizes, such as 275/35 on the rear, reported that wet grip remains exceptionally confident.
- Drivers of sports cars like the Mustang GT noted that the tire's sidewall branding and appearance complement performance aesthetics well.
8 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer Braking Super tire Test - How do 52 tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
23rd of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 23rd of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Sports Cars tire Test · 245/35 R19
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance tire Test · 225/40 R18
20th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 16th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 18th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 18 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 18 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 13th of 18 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 16th of 18 | |
| Noise | 9th of 18 | |
| Value | 16th of 18 | |
| Wear | 16th of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 18 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 18 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 10th of 18 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Summer tire Test Shootout · 225/40 R18
15th of 52
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 52 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 52 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Sport Auto UHP tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
9th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 13 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 13 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 13 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 13 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 13 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 13 | |
| Noise | 5th of 13 | |
| Price | 4th of 13 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 · 225/40R18
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Interior Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Exterior Noise | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 2nd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Subj. Steering Response | 4th of 11 | |
| Subj. Elk Test | 3rd of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Circle | 2nd of 11 |
Source: AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023
Firestone Firehawk Sport specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A |
| EU label: energy | B in 77% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70 dB |
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