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

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Firestone Roadhawk 2Upper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Roadhawk 2

8.1
R16 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Firestone (71%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2024 when was the Firestone Roadhawk 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Firestone Roadhawk 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

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

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

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