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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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We are comparing two popular summer tyres - the Firestone Roadhawk and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2. Both tyres have had strong showings in various tyre tests that evaluated their performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. In our assessment, the Goodyear model scored higher with a rating of 87%, compared to the Firestone's 72%.


Looking at a recent test by Autobild, the Firestone Roadhawk excelled in dry and wet handling and had a respectable performance in wet side guidance. The tyre excelled in dry handling and wet handling and fended well in the wet side guide. However, it had a weakness in wet surface performance, specifically in terms of control and grip. Overall, it secured the 10th position among 53 tyres tested.


In the same Autobild test, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 earned top marks for its impressive mileage, value and comfort. Despite these strong features, the tyre placed 13th in the test, slightly behind the Firestone Roadhawk.


The ADAC test further put these two filters to the test. Here the Firestone Roadhawk succeeded in dry braking and wet circle cornering but it struggled with handling on wet surfaces, making it the loudest tyre in the test. Overall, it came in 9th position among 16 tyres tested.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, on the other hand, outperformed all tires in the ADAC test, coming in first place. Additionall, it was found to have excellent handling, short braking distances and high mileage according to Autobild 2022.


However, some drawbacks were noted. The tyre's the higher than average cost was seen as a minus. This, in addition to the excellent handling, short braking distance and high mileage culminated in Goodyear's strong showing in our tests as evidenced bye its 87% rating.


In conclusion, although both the Firestone Roadhawk and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 performed well in our tests, the Goodyear offers outstanding performance and value despite its high price. Ensuring that you get value for your money. Check out more about Goodyear tyres here.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
21
18
13
Best position
#2
#1
#1
Average position
11.9
6.1
4.3
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
164
47
123

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
56%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View

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