Segment
1. Michelin e.Primacy Premium2. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Firestone Roadhawk
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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 (84%) than Firestone (69%). 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 Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Roadhawk were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 93% of Firestone Roadhawk has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary2. Michelin e.Primacy Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended2. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet side guide
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Sufficient | 1,3 | 3,9 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,8 | |||||
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