Segment
1. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle2. Giti Premium H1 Lowcost
Comparison: Giti Premium H1 vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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Today's comparison focuses on two popular summer tyres - the Giti Premium H1 and the Firestone Roadhawk. Both have had ample opportunity to prove themselves in a number of tyre tests.
Starting off with the Giti Premium H1 - a product of China, it showed an average performance, scoring a rating of 34%. It claimed the 11th position in the ADAC tyre test, out of a total of 16 tyres. According to Autozeitung's evaluation, this tyre stands out for its Dry handling, Dry steering response, and Wet circle cornering. Nonetheless, based on our own evaluation, there is still ample room for improvement if it wants to compete efficiently with the higher-tier brands.
Moving onto the Firestone Roadhawk, this tyre accomplished a much favorable position in similar tests. It earned a rating of 59%, a notable 25% more than the Giti Premium H1. In the mutual ADAC test, the Firestone Roadhawk achieved the 4th position. Its strength, as per Autozeitung, lies in its Dry Steering Response, but it comes with some concessions. Autobild's recent 2023 tests highlighted the lower fuel consumption of this tyre. They also pointed out its weaknesses in wet conditions and tread wear.
In terms of overall comparison, the Firestone Roadhawk excels with a higher rating and better position in mutual tests. While it falls behind on wet roads, it compensates with good dry response and fuel efficiency, making it a dependable option for summer driving. However, with the noted drawbacks, it’s still advisable for Firestone to look into these areas for future upgrades.
On the other hand, Giti Premium H1 showcases decent performance, particularly in dry handling and steering response. Despite its lower overall score, it's evident that the tyre holds its own specialities. Therefore, while it’s not a leading competitor, it's a reasonable option for those focusing on particular conditions.
In conclusion, your choice between the Firestone Roadhawk and the Giti Premium H1 will largely depend on your specific requirements and preferences for summer driving conditions. If fuel efficiency and dry steering hold more weightage for you, then the Firestone tyre is the better pick. However, if you prefer a good balance between dry and wet conditions, you might want to consider the Giti one.
For more details on these tyres, you can visit Firestone's summer tyre range and the Giti Premium H1 page respectively.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
1. Giti Premium H1 10.5
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Giti Premium H1 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended2. Giti Premium H1 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
1. Giti Premium H1 100%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | ||
| Giti Premium H1 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,3 | 1,8 | 3,0 | 2,5 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Poor | nedostatečné | 4,9 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,5 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Giti Premium H1 | 212 | 88 | 124 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 121 | 75 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,0 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 1,0 | 1,7 | |
| Giti Premium H1 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 3,0 | 2,7 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,2 | |
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | dobré | 2,2 | 1,7 | 3,7 | 2,5 | 2,2 | |
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