Updated September 2026
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN review
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is widely regarded as a high-performing touring tire that excels in comfort and wet-weather safety. Users consistently praise its ability to provide a refined, quiet ride, making it a strong competitor to premium touring options while offering excellent value for money.
Relative score
83/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
88/100
10 reviews
Road tests
80/100
11 published tests
Scores
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
88%
Would buy again
92%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
80.4%From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is widely regarded as a high-performing touring tire that excels in comfort and wet-weather safety. Users consistently praise its ability to provide a refined, quiet ride, making it a strong competitor to premium touring options while offering excellent value for money.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and noise suppression
- Strong wet-weather grip and stability
- Effective rim protection design
- High value-to-performance ratio
- Predictable and safe handling for touring applications
Cons
- Less steering precision compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance summer tires
- Tendency toward understeer during aggressive cornering
- Noise levels can vary significantly based on road surface quality
- Not intended for high-intensity sporty driving
Worth knowing
- Owners of heavy SUVs and luxury sedans report significant improvements in ride quality and cabin quietness compared to OEM or sportier alternatives.
- Drivers using staggered setups (e.g., 225/45/18 front, 255/40/18 rear) report excellent rear-axle stability despite some front-end understeer under load.
Test results
11 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Summer ECO tire Test · 195/55 R 16
5th of 8
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Energy Consumption | 7th of 8 |
2026 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 205/45 R 17
7th of 7
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Noise | 7th of 7 |
2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17
4th of 16
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
2026 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 8
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 |
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
4th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Value | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wear | 5th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 8th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 10 |
2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 6
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 6 |
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring tire Test · 205/55 R17
3rd of 7
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 7 |
2025 Al Volante Summer tire Test · 225/55 R18
5th of 7
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 6th of 7 |
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
6th of 8
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Wear · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Value | 6th of 8 | |
| Wear | 8th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 8 | |
| Range | 7th of 8 |
The Best Touring tires for 2025 Tested · 225/50 R17
6th of 7
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 |
2024 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 9
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 |