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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin e.Primacy

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 (84%) than Firestone (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Roadhawk and the e.Primacy were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
21
4
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
11.9
12.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
164
111

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Wet side guide
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Michelin e.Primacy
78%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%
Dry steering response
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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