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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
6
13
18
15
14
Best position
#3
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
4.7
4.3
6.1
9.0
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
146
123
47
225
706

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%

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