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.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
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SportAuto
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Summer
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2023 | 225/40 R18 | View |
Performance comparison
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Firestone Firehawk Sport
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
