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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk Sport vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

1 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 (84%) than Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 73% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk Sport was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Firehawk Sport and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Firehawk Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (62%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Firehawk Sport is made in Italy and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Number of tests
6
10
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
10.7
2.1
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
34
195

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
62%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Wet Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Wet Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Firehawk Sport
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Firehawk Sport
57%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Firehawk Sport
33%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Performance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Dry Braking
Firestone Firehawk Sport
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Dry Handling
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Lane Change
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Economy
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
SportAutoSportAuto
Summer
2023225/40 R18View

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