Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 30 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.5 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 315 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 223 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN appears in 8 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →