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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
6
13
3
3
26
Best position
#3
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
4.7
4.3
3.3
3.7
2.2
Latest test
2026
2025
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
146
123
40
34
66

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%

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