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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (84%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
21
19
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
2.1
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
174
185

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
94%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
71%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
73%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
73%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
64%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
58%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
82%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2020245/45 R18View

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