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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

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 (83%) than Firestone (72%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Firestone Roadhawk 2. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 2 was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2026 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk 2 and the Primacy 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 99% of Firestone Roadhawk 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Roadhawk 2 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
9
8
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
4.8
4.6
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
143
180

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk 2
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk 2
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
33%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk 2
64%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk 2
64%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Summer
2026205/55 R16View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2026235/45 R18View

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