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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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 Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the Roadhawk and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
21
14
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
3.4
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
164
70

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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