Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 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 Imperial Ecosport 2 appear in 14 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Imperial Ecosport 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 6 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 Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial Ecosport 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 19.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 83.5 | 80.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN
Imperial Ecosport 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN | Imperial Ecosport 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.9 315 | Avg rank 21.3 1 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Avg rank 22.1 1 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.4 223 | Avg rank 6.0 | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.0 | No data | Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Imperial Ecosport 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 21.3 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
☀️ Dry: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 22.1 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 6.0 for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
📏 Mileage: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Imperial Ecosport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN vs Imperial Ecosport 2
The Imperial Ecosport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN or Imperial Ecosport 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN ranks higher on average than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial Ecosport 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 Imperial Ecosport 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN shows better mileage performance than the Imperial Ecosport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN appears in 8 independent tests, Imperial Ecosport 2 in 6, 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 →