Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Apollo Aspire XP Lowcost
Comparison: Apollo Aspire XP vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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The Apollo Aspire XP and the Firestone Roadhawk are summer tyres from reputable brands Apollo and Firestone respectively. Both tyres have been put through a series of tests, with their performance examined closely.
Apollo Aspire XP holds an average rating of 53%. It has shown solid results in the 'Rolling resistance' category, achieving the high '14th' position ranking in the AutoBild test out of 53 tyres tested. The tyre has also accomplished an impressive '10th' place for exterior noise in the AutoZeitung test out of 20 tyres. It even ranked rather well in the ACE test, reaching 4th place for exterior noise.
However, compared to its competitor, Apollo Aspire XP doesn't shine as bright. Firestone Roadhawk dominates in most of the tests with a superb '13th' position in AutoBild test for Rolling resistance among 53 tyres; '12th' place in AutoZeitung test for Dry steering response out of 20 tyres; and '7th' position in ACE test for Rolling resistance out of 9 tyres. In addition, the Roadhawk comes with a higher overall rating of 72%.
Despite different strengths, both tyres show commendable performance in 'Exterior Noise' and 'Rolling resistance'. Compared to Apollo Aspire XP, Firestone Roadhawk performs better with Dry steering response, which Apollo Aspire XP seems to lack. However, in terms of 'Rolling resistance', both seems to perform remarkably well.
In conclusion, while Apollo Aspire XP is a decent and affordable choice for those focusing on 'Exterior Noise' and 'Rolling Resistance', Firestone Roadhawk provides an overall better performance with additional focus on 'Dry steering response'. Both tyres have not been replaced by any newer models as of now.
To sum up, both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses. But, Firestone Roadhawk outperforms Apollo Aspire XP in most mutual test positions, earning our recommendation for summer tyres.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Apollo Aspire XP 8.56
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Apollo Aspire XP Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Apollo Aspire XP Good2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB2. Apollo Aspire XP ? dB
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Apollo Aspire XP Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2+ | 2 | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Apollo Aspire XP | 211 | 101 | 110 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 121 | 75 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 61 | 56 | 20 | 8 | 18 | ||
| Apollo Aspire XP Rating: Recommended | 51 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 15 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Conditionally recommended | 43 | 44 | 20 | 5 | 14 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Apollo Aspire XP | 34,7 | 30,3 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 34,3 | 30,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Apollo Aspire XP Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Apollo Aspire XP | 36,3 | 31 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 32 | |||||
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