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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 94% compared to 81% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2026 205/45 R17 test, where both the Roadhawk 2 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
8
16
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
5.0
3.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
71

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
96%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
99%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk 2
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
81%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
98%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
96%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
63%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportautoSportauto
Summer
2026205/45 R17View

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