Firestone Firehawk Sport review
The Firestone Firehawk Sport is widely regarded as a high-performing tire, particularly noted for its exceptional wet-weather traction and resistance to hydroplaning. While users frequently praise its dry grip and positive impact on fuel efficiency, some concerns regarding tread longevity and structural durability have been raised by a subset of owners.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
76%By road tests
74.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport is widely regarded as a high-performing tire, particularly noted for its exceptional wet-weather traction and resistance to hydroplaning. While users frequently praise its dry grip and positive impact on fuel efficiency, some concerns regarding tread longevity and structural durability have been raised by a subset of owners.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Strong dry-road handling and traction
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy (MPG)
- Quiet operation at lower speeds
- Effective rim protection design
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
- Potential for premature structural damage or delamination
- Ride comfort may be firmer compared to some competitors
- Inconsistent durability on poor road surfaces
Worth knowing
- Drivers of convertibles with large, low-profile tires noted the tire's quietness as a significant benefit.
- Users running 20-inch setups (245/35/20) reported needing lower tire pressures to maintain acceptable comfort levels compared to other brands.
7 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 |
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 Aqua | 3rd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 8 |
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 Aqua | 16th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 15th of 20 | |
| Noise | 13th of 20 | |
| Value | 18th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 20 |
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 Aqua | 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 |
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 |
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 Aqua | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 9th of 11 |
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 Aqua | 10th of 13 | |
| Noise | 5th of 13 | |
| Price | 4th of 13 |