Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Lowcost
Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
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Comparing two popular summer tyres, the Firestone Roadhawk and the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3, taken through rigorous tests by Autobild and ADAC, we put together a comprehensive insight into their performance, strengths and weaknesses.
The Firestone Roadhawk, a product of Firestone, known for quality and reliability, has performed decently in various tests. It secured an impressive 13th place out of 53 in Autobild's exhaustive tests. Its standout features, according to ADAC, are its dry braking and wet circle cornering abilities. This tyre received our overall rating of 59%. However, its key weakness is its handling on wet terrain, and it is the loudest tyre in the test, which could make for a less comfortable ride.
On the other hand, Matador MP47 Hectorra 3, crafted by Matador, did not fare as well in the ADAC and Autobild tests. It ranked 36 out of 53 in the Autobild's test and 16 out of 16 in the ADAC's evaluation, garnering an overall rating of 44% on our scale. Its crowning feature is the low interior noise it produces, according to ADAC. In addition, it is praised for its relatively low fuel consumption. However, its performance both on wet and dry roads was noted as weak, especially considering its driving behaviour.
Even though both tyres claimed their own unique strengths, in terms of overall performance, the Firestone Roadhawk is a more preferable choice due to its higher ranking, specifically for dry braking and wet circle cornering. However, the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 could be considered by those prioritising on a quieter drive and lower fuel consumption.
There doesn't seem to be any replacement models for these tyres yet, however, always ensure to check back on our Firestone Roadhawk and Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 links for any future updates.
Remember, in picking the right tyre, consider the typical driving conditions like wet or dry roads, and personal preferences such as noise level and fuel efficiency. Make sure to do the due diligence to review the test results before choosing the perfect equip for a breezy, safe drive.
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Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Satisfactory2. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 67.7 | 30.9 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 69.4 | 31.1 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | |
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,8 | 2,2 | 3,7 | 2,0 | 2,4 | |
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,7 | 3,3 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 2,0 | |
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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 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 34,3 | 30,8 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 36 | 35,7 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 32 | |||||
| Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 | 37,9 | 35,2 | |||||
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