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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport

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 (85%) than Firestone (69%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 76% of the Firestone Firehawk Sport. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Firestone Firehawk Sport first tested. Important for this comparison is also the SportAuto 2023 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the Firehawk Sport were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Firestone Firehawk Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and Firehawk Sport is made in Italy.

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
77%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
62%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
67%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
83%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
58%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
62%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
33%
Best in category: Continental SportContact 7 (80.0%)
Dry Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
86%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
100%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
80%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
81%
Best in category: Continental SportContact 7 (95.3%)
Economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%
Firestone
Firehawk Sport
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
50%
Firestone Firehawk Sport
100%

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