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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

4 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 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 215/60 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Primacy 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 (52%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
21
20
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
3.5
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
174
367

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
52%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Michelin Primacy 4
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
69%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Noise Interior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Economy
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Fuel Efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
59%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View

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