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Comparison: Michelin Agilis 3 vs. Firestone Vanhawk 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). 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 Agilis 3 and the Vanhawk 3 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Agilis 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Firestone Vanhawk 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

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

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

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2026225/75 R16View

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