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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Michelin Primacy 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 Primacy 5 has a better rating of 84% compared to 57% of the Firestone Roadhawk. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Firestone Roadhawk dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
21
3
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
11.9
4.7
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
164
126

Wet

Wet
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
78%

Dry

Dry
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Price/value
Firestone Roadhawk
61%

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