Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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 ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 80% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Roadhawk 2 is made in Italy and PILOT ALPIN 5 is made in France.