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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 3 (2026)

Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.1
R16 – R22
VS
Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
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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%). The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2016 when was the Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (91%) of the Michelin Primacy 3 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin
Primacy 3
Number of tests
8
10
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
5.0
6.1
Latest test
2026
2018
Available sizes
143
189

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 3
92%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
80%
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
60%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 3
100%

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