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.
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