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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Falken e.Ziex

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

The Firestone Roadhawk 2 and Michelin Primacy 4+ are notable competitors in the summer tyre market, with a series of tests indicating their strengths and weaknesses.


The Firestone Roadhawk 2, manufactured in Italy, replaced the initial Roadhawk model. The tyre received a 74% rating from our platform. It secured the 6th and 5th positions in the Autobild and Autozeitung trials respectively, faring exceptionally well in aquaplaning tests. Regardless of these strengths, recommended usage for electric vehicles and good driving dynamics, there was no specific reference to a pronounced weakness in the autobild 2025 report. For more information, explore the Firestone Roadhawk 2 tyre details.


On the contrary, the touring subtype tyre, Michelin Primacy 4+, made in Spain, replaced the Michelin Primacy 4 and 3 models. The Michelin Primacy 5 is its successor. Our platform gave it a 76% score, outcompeting the Firestone Roadhawk 2. It achieved 4th and 7th positions in tests by Autobild and Autozeitung respectively. Its main attributes were short braking distances, positive driving dynamics, including good handling, comfort, low rolling resistance, and external noise. More on Michelin Primacy 4+ tyre details.


In mutual evaluations, Michelin Primacy 4+ generally outperforms the Firestone Roadhawk 2, however, your selection should be based on specific requirements. Visit Firestone and Michelin for more options from these manufacturers.


In conclusion, both tyres have their own strengths and reported good performance in various tests. Firestone Roadhawk 2 offers excellent resistance to aquaplaning while Michelin Primacy 4+ provides good comfort, low noise, and rolling resistance. However, Michelin Primacy 4+ slightly surpasses the Firestone Roadhawk 2 in overall performance.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
6
13
3
Best position
#3
#1
#2
Average position
4.7
4.3
3.7
Latest test
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
146
123
34

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
60%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Falken
e.Ziex
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Falken e.Ziex
62%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Falken e.Ziex
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
61%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
46%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Falken e.Ziex
70%
Falken
e.Ziex
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
64%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
57%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
66%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Falken e.Ziex
66%
Falken
e.Ziex
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk 2
57%
Michelin Primacy 4+
66%
Falken e.Ziex
66%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk 2
49%
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Falken
e.Ziex
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025215/55 R18View

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