Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Premium2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Upper-middle
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Firestone Firehawk Sport
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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 (80%) than Firestone (69%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 94% 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.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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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. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Exemplary2. Firestone Firehawk Sport Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Firestone Firehawk Sport Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Firestone Firehawk Sport Rating: Very good | |||||||
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