Firestone Firehawk Sport
Summer tyre (sporty)
Firestone Firehawk Sport 245/45 R18: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 40 m (Cupra Formentor (2020+), without reaction time; based on an independent test · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
Independent tests
Measured results. Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest braking distance).
| Test | Surface and speed | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC summer tyre test 2025 | dry asphalt, 100→0 km/h | 35.9 m | 9 / 18 | 34.8 m |
| ADAC summer tyre test 2025 | wet asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 30.9 m | 7 / 18 | 28.4 m |
| ADAC summer tyre test 2025 | wet concrete, 80→0 km/h | 38.0 m | 10 / 18 | 34.2 m |
| ADAC summer tyre test 2025 | aquaplaning speed (higher is better) | 77.5 km/h | – | – |
Test: 225/40 R18. The same tyre may perform slightly differently in another size.
Magazine tests
Published braking distances (Auto Bild, auto motor und sport, Auto Zeitung, ADAC, Za Rulem and others). Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest). The tests use different sizes, cars and conditions, so only compare numbers within the same test.
| Test | Size | Conditions | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Bild 2026 | 245/45 R19 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 35.8 m | 22 / 50 | 32.8 m |
| Auto Bild 2026 | 245/45 R19 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 29.9 m | 20 / 50 | 25.2 m |
| Auto Bild 2025 | 225/40 R18 | dry asphalt 100→0 km/h | 34.6 m | 12 / 52 | 32.6 m |
| Auto Bild 2025 | 225/40 R18 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 31.1 m | 17 / 52 | 27.4 m |
The calculation on this page does not use these results: our check showed that a test in another size does not predict wet braking better than the EU label for your size. They are shown here as measured facts.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 88 Y |
| 225/35 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 90 Y |
| 225/40 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 92 Y |
| 225/45 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 225/45 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 96 Y |
| 235/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 91 Y |
| 235/35 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 92 Y |
| 235/40 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 235/40 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 96 Y |
| 245/30 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 90 Y |
| 245/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 93 Y |
| 245/35 R20 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 Y |
| 245/40 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 97 Y |
| 245/40 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 Y |
| 245/40 R20 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 Y |
| 245/45 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 Y |
| 245/45 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 102 Y |
| 245/45 R20 | A | A | 70 dB (B) | – | 103 Y |
| 255/30 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 91 Y |
| 255/30 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (A) | – | 92 Y |
| 255/35 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 94 Y |
| 255/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 96 Y |
| 255/35 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (A) | – | 97 Y |
| 255/40 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 99 Y |
| 255/40 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 100 Y |
| 265/30 R20 | A | C | 70 dB (A) | – | 94 Y |
| 265/35 R18 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 97 Y |
| 265/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 98 Y |
| 265/35 R20 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 99 Y |
| 275/30 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 96 Y |
| 275/30 R20 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 97 Y |
| 275/35 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 100 Y |
| 275/40 R19 | A | B | 70 dB (A) | – | 105 Y |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Firestone Firehawk Sport?
On the EU tyre label, the Firestone Firehawk Sport has wet grip class A in every size in our database. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Firestone Firehawk Sport on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Firestone Firehawk Sport 245/45 R18 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 40 metres (Cupra Formentor (2020+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on an independent test.
Has the Firestone Firehawk Sport been independently tested?
Yes. Source: Auto Bild 2025. The Firestone Firehawk Sport stopped on dry asphalt from 100 km/h in 34.6 m, ranking 12 of 52 tyres. All measured results are in the table above.
What sizes is the Firestone Firehawk Sport available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Firestone Firehawk Sport in 33 sizes, for example 225/35 R19, 225/35 R20, 225/40 R18, 225/45 R18, 225/45 R19 and 235/35 R19. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the BYD Sealion 7 (2024+), BMW i5 G60 (2023+) and Mercedes-Benz CLE C236 (2023+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.