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Comparison: Firestone Vanhawk 3 vs. Michelin Agilis 3 (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 (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Agilis 3 has a better rating of 69% compared to 66% of the Firestone Vanhawk 3. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2026 225/75 R16 test, where both the Vanhawk 3 and the Agilis 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Firestone Vanhawk 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Agilis 3 has A rating.

Test Profile

Firestone
Vanhawk 3
Michelin
Agilis 3
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#7
#4
Average position
7.0
4.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
23
39

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
75%
Michelin Agilis 3
79%
Dry braking
Firestone Vanhawk 3
87%
Michelin Agilis 3
77%
Dry handling
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Michelin Agilis 3
73%
Dry handling - objective
Firestone Vanhawk 3
73%
Michelin Agilis 3
92%
Dry lane changing
Firestone Vanhawk 3
81%
Michelin Agilis 3
81%
Dry steering response
Firestone Vanhawk 3
60%
Michelin Agilis 3
73%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
67%
Michelin Agilis 3
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Vanhawk 3
76%
Michelin Agilis 3
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Vanhawk 3
83%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%
Wet braking
Firestone Vanhawk 3
66%
Michelin Agilis 3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Vanhawk 3
56%
Michelin Agilis 3
90%
Wet handling
Firestone Vanhawk 3
60%
Michelin Agilis 3
76%
Wet handling - objective
Firestone Vanhawk 3
63%
Michelin Agilis 3
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
89%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%
Exterior noise
Firestone Vanhawk 3
100%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%
Interior noise
Firestone Vanhawk 3
77%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Vanhawk 3
64%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%
Rolling resistance
Firestone Vanhawk 3
64%
Michelin Agilis 3
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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