Hankook vs Firestone - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
7-0
Quick Verdict
Hankook wins this comparison with better scores in 7 out of 7 categories. Hankook excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, Firestone is better for .
Company Snapshot
Hankook
Est. 1941
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Global Rank
#7
Employees
22,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Firestone
Est. 1900
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Global Rank
#11
Employees
Part of Bridgestone
Price Range
Budget
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Hankook winsHankook86
83Firestone
Wet Grip
Hankook winsHankook85
81Firestone
Dry Grip
Hankook winsHankook86
82Firestone
Comfort
Hankook winsHankook84
80Firestone
Noise Level
Hankook winsHankook82
78Firestone
Fuel Efficiency
Hankook winsHankook87
81Firestone
Value for Money
Hankook winsHankook92
91Firestone
Pros & Cons
Hankook
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good overall performance
- OEM supplier to major automakers
- Improving brand reputation
- Wide availability
Cons
- Not class-leading performance
- Brand perception still improving
- Some premium features lacking
Firestone
Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- Excellent dealer network
- Bridgestone quality backing
- Good warranty coverage
- Wide size availability
Cons
- Basic performance levels
- Shorter tread life than premium
- Limited performance options
- Can be noisy
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hankook if...
- You prioritize budget-conscious buyers
- You prioritize daily commuting
- You prioritize oem replacement
- You prioritize all-season use
- You prioritize fleet vehicles
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Firestone if...
- You prioritize budget-conscious buyers
- You prioritize everyday driving
- You prioritize fleet vehicles
- You prioritize american brand preference
- You prioritize wide availability needs
Price Range: $ (Budget)